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UNIVERSALIST    COLLECTION. 


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o>-        JUN  2  1921 
PSALMS  AND  HMW^''  ' 


FOR   THE   USE  OF 

UNJVERSALIST    SOCIETIES  AND    FAMILIES. 


BY    HOSEA'^BAIiLOU,    2d. 


Speaking  to  yourselves  in  Psalms  and  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songt. 

Eph.  V.  19. 


FOURTH    EDITION. 

BOSTON: 
BENJAMIN    B.    MUSSEY. 

1838. 


Enteredj  according  to  act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1837, 

By  B.  B.  MUSSEY, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  Massachusetts 


STEREOTYPED  BY  E.  SHEFARD  AND  CO. 


PREFACE, 


The  following  Collection  contains  a  greater  number  of  hymns 
and  probably  a  greater  variety  of  topics,  than  any  compilation  hith- 
erto made  for  the  use  of  Universalist  churches  in  this  country.  I 
will  not  say  that  it  excells  also  in  tne  cnaracter  of  the  selections. 
It  is  hopedj  however,  that  in  tliis  respect  it  will  be  found  equal  to 
other  works  of  the  kind,  justly  approved  among  us. 

It  has  been  my  aim  to  furnish,  1 .  a  good  supply  of  hymns  for 
exercises  purely  devotional ;  2.  hymns  adapted  to  every  special 
occasion  that  may  be  observed  in  our  churches,  or  occur  in  the  la- 
bors of  the  ministry ;  3.  hymns  on  all  the  subjects  commonly  urged 
from  our  pulpits,  so  far  as  they  are  compatible  with  the  spirit  of 
sacred  song ;  and  4.  hymns  for  private  and  domestic  use. 

In  selecting  for  these  purposes,  I  have  paid  particular  attention 
to  what  I  deemed  correctness  of  sentiment  on  all  of  the  important 
points  ;  allowing,  however,  free  scope  to  poetic  figure  and  imagery, 
in  the  form  of  expression.  With  regard  to  character,  style,  &c.,  it 
has  been  my  wish  to  exclude,  on  the  one  hand,  all  efleminate,  in- 
sipid nicety — every  thing  in  which  cordiality  and  fervor  are  sacri- 
ficed to  formal  correctness  ;  and,  on  the  other,  all  downright  awk- 
wardness, fondling  endearments,  puerile  sentimentality,  and  rant. 
It  should  be  observed  that  not  every  species  even  of  good  poetry, 
and  of  the  religious  kind,  is  suitable  for  hymns.  They  should  be 
as  plain  as  possible,  easy  in  their  versification,  and  yet  full  of  vig- 


VI  PREFACE. 

orous  or  moving  spirit.  On  very  impressive  subjects,  the  auslerest 
simplicity  is  doubtless  preferable  to  the  more  brilliant  style  which 
is  too  often  sought  after.  I  cannot  say  that  I  have  not,  at  times, 
erred  in  some  of  these  respects.  There  may  be  a  few  pieces  too 
wild  and  sparkling  for  hymns  ;  and  others,  again,  that  sink  down 
towards  prosaic  flatness. 

The  names  of  the  authors,  so  far  as  I  have  been  able  to  ascertain 
them,  are  prefixed.  I  had  wished  to  insert  the  hymns  just  as  their 
authors  left  ihem,  only  omitting  such  stanzas  as  were  superfluous 
or  objectionable.  But  after  spending  a  considerable  time  in  trac- 
mg  them  back  to  their  original  state,  and  finding  that  many,  which 
were  excellent  on  the  whole,  did  absolutely  require  some  changes, 
I  concluded  to  take  them  in  the  best  form  in  which  I  could  find 
them,  and  sometimes  to  venture  my  own  hand  at  their  miprove- 
ment.  But  in  every  case  of  known  alteration,  (except  bare  omis- 
sion,) I  have  been  scrupulous  to  signify  the  fact  by  prefixing  a  star 
[*]  to  the  author's  name.  As  for  the  anonymous  hymns,  I  could 
seldom  determine  what  was  their  original  state ;  and  in  them, 
changes  have  been  admitted  or  made,  without  notice.  The  altera- 
tions, after  all,  will  be  found,  I  think,  to  be  much  less,  than  ia 
some  compilations  which  make  greater  professions  of  adhering 
to  the  originals. 

The  book  is  now  humbly  submitted,  with  an  earnest  prayer  that 
it  may  prove  an  efficient  aid  to  the  spirit  of  devotion  both  in  public 
and  in  private. 

Roxbury,    February ^  1837.  Hosea  Ballou,  2p. 


INDEX   OF   FIRST  LINES. 


Hymn. 

ABIDE  with  us, — the  evenhig  shades 233 

Ahsurd  and  vain  attempt,  to  bind 601 

Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep 587 

Again  our  ears  have  heard  the  voice 44 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 21 

An,  wretched  souls  that  strive  in  vain 443 

A  Kin^  shall  reign  in  righteousness 246 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 236 

All  nature  dies  and  lives  again 480 

All-powerful,  self-existent  God Ill 

All-seeing  God,  'tis  thine  to  know 602 

All  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord 70 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord .155 

Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 401 

Almighty  God,  thy  wondrous  works 123 

Almighty  Lord,  before  thy  throne 513 

Almighty  Maker,  Lord  of  all 378 

Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame 460 

Aloud  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace 278 

Am  I  an  Israelite  indeed 445 

Amidst  unsatisfied  desires 412 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high 394 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love 275 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away 232 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done 19 

As  parched  in  the  barren  sands 596 

As  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown 288 

As  the  sweet  flower,  which  scents  the  morn 586 

A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill 212 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 238 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays 237 

Awake,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes 414 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 415 

Awake,  our  drowsy  souls 29 

Away  with  our  sorrow  and  fear 490 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne 1 


VUl  INDEX   OF    FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

Before  the  rosy  dawn  of  day 575 

Before  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 550 

Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lav 78 

Begin,  my  soul,  the  lofty  strain 83 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme 301 

Behold  my  servant ;  see  him  rise      198 

Behold  that  wise,  that  perfect  law 631 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive 220 

Behold,  the  lofty  sky 181 

Behold  the  Savior  on  the  cross 228 

Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone 258 

Behold  the  woman's  promised  seed     197 

Behold,  what  condescending  love 541 

Behold,  what  wondrous  grace 632 

Behold,  where,  breathing  love  divine 223 

Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form 21Q 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth 2 

Beneath  God's  terrors  doomed  to  groan •    ....  555 

Beneath  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  head 464 

Be  with  me.  Lord,  where'er  I  go 377 

Bless  God,  ye  servants  that  attend 37 

*  Blest  are  the  meek,'  he  said 438 

Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart 405 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 283 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God 477 

Blest  Instructer, — from  thy  ways 382 

Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord 572 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 547 

Blest  Spirit,  source  of  grace  divine 359 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 287 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning •    .  206 

Bright  source  of  everlasting  love 551 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led 207 

CAN  creatures  to  perfection  find 97 

Celestial  worlds,  your  Maker's  praise 79 

Christians,  brethren,  ere  we  part      566 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 235 

Clay  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust 560 

Come,  fellow-sinners,  come  away    • 622 

Come,  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls 291 

Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 371 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 240 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice 298 

Come,  sing  a  Savior's  power 265 

Come,  sinners,  saith  the  mighty  God 332 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast 294 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad 4 

Come,  thou  almighty  King 5 

Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints 540 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES.  3X 

Hymn. 

Come,  thou  long-expected  Jesus 251 

Come  to  the  house  of  prayer 16 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 454 

Come,  ye  who  know  the  Savior's  love 256 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 625 

Dear  Lord,  behold  thy  servants  here 549 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord     45 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay     . 32 

Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime  110 

Eternal  and  immortal  King 99 

Eternal  God,  almighty  Cause .    89 

Eternal  Power,  almighty  God 109 

Eternal  Power,  whose  high  abode 101 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy 499 

Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light 372 

Eternal  Spirit, 'twas  thy  breath 193 

Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise 170 

Exalted  Prince  of  Life, — we  own 243 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God 123 

FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss 423 

Faith,  hope,  and  love  now  dwell  on  earth 424 

Fallen  is  thy  throne,  O  Israel, 624 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known  ...    - 315 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone 419 

Far  from  these  scenes  of  night 486 

Father  adored  in  worlds  above 355 

Father  divine,  thy  piercing  eye 577 

Father,  how  wide  tliy  glory  shines 327 

Father,  is  not  thy  promise  pledged 302 

Faiher  of  all,  omniscient  Mind 113 

Father  of  all,  whose  powerful  voice 124 

Father  of  angels  and  of  men 85 

Father  of  light,  conduct  my  feet 385 

Father  of  lights,  we  sing  thy  name 494 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love  .    .    .    .    .> 383 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 188 

Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace 553 

Father  of  our  feeble  race 349 

Father,  thy  paternal  care 580 

Father  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 380 

Forgiveness  !  'tis  a  joyful  sound 333 

Forgive  us,  for  thy  mercy's  sake 386 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns .25 

Friend  after  friend  departs      473 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 71 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 627 

From  North  and  South,  from  East  and  West 322 


X  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn. 

From  the  table  now  retiring 534 

From  worship  now  thy  church  dismiss 42 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise 153 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 452 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 316 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 64 

Glory  to  God  on  high 244 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son     191 

God  is  a  name  my  soul  adores 91 

God  is  a  spirit  just  and  wise 346 

tSod  is  my  strong  salvation 426 

God  is  our  Refuge  in  distress ■.   .   .   .  142 

God  is  the  Refuge  of  his  saints 143 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 130 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope 366 

God  of  eternity,  from  thee 457 

God  of  mercy  and  of  wisdom 548 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  love 338 

God  of  my  childhood  and  my  3'outh 403 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  its  days 51 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 146 

God  of  our  fathers, 'tis  thy  hand 554 

God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us 48 

God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice      574 

God  of  the  year,  with  songs  of  praise 496 

God  reigns;  events  in  order  flow 127 

God,  to  correct  the  world 135 

God,  who  is  just  and  kmd 379 

Go,  preach  the  gospel,  Jesus  cries 523 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 276 

Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound 329 

Great  Cause  of  all  things.  Source  of  life 172 

Greatest  of  beings.  Source  of  life 125 

Great  Father  of  mankind 527 

Great  Framer  of  unnumbered  worlds 510 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings 13 

Great  God,  at  whose  all-powerfutcall 497 

Great  God,  beneath  whose  piercing  eye 507 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou 103 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim      31 

Great  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 96 

Great  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee 506 

Great  God  of  providence,  thy  ways 129 

Great  God  of  wonders,  all  thy  ways 334 

Great  God,  the  heavens'  well-ordered  frame 174 

Great  God,  this  sacred  day  ot  thine 23 

Great  God,  wert  thou  extreme  lo  mark 330 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 505 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 182 


INDEX   OF   FIRST  LINES.  XI 

Hymn. 

Great  Jehovah,  God  of  nations 612 

Great  Source  of  bein^  and  of  love 610 

Great  Sovereign  of  the  earth  and  sky  ...*...   ,....-519 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 398 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews 432 

Hail,  all  hail  the  joyful  morn ,   .   .    .    .  205 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 306 

Happy  beyond  description  he 425 

Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord 430 

Happy  is  he  whose  early  years 618 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign 433 

Happy  the  man  who  finds  the  grace 448 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 439 

Hark,  the  glad  sound !  the  Savior  comes 208 

Hark,  the  herald-angels  sing 201 

Hark,  the  song  of  Jubilee 326 

Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy •  230 

Hark,  what  celestial  notes 199 

Hark,  what  mean  those  holy  voices 203 

Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken 320 

Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said 312 

He  dies, — the  Friend  of  sinners  dies 231 

Here  in  thy  temple,  Lord,  we  meet  .    .    • 343 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God 93 

Hi^h  on  the  mountain's  towering  head ,   .  422 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name .  122 

Holy  as  thou,  O  Lord,  is  none 121 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 69 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord, 567 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 310 

How  beautiful  the  sight 435 

How  blest  the  man,  how  more  than  blest 635 

How  blest  thy  creature  is,  O  God 606 

How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine 609 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 9 

How  gracious  and  how  wise 138 

How  gracious  the  promise,  how  soothing  the  word 636 

How  ffreat  is  our  Creator  God 107 

How  happy  is  he  bom  or  taught 410 

How  large  the  promise,  how  divine     545 

How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign 478 

How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 459 

How  oft,  alas,  this  wretched  heart 344 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair 11 

How  pleased  and  blest  was  1 10 

How  pleasing.  Lord,  to  see 573 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine 190 

How  precious.  Lord,  thy  holy  word  . 189 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 18& 


Xll  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn. 

How  shall  we  praise  thee,  Lord  of  light 35 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound     ....       214 

How  swift  the  torrent  rolls 458 

How  various  and  how  new 484 

IP  all  our  hopes,  and  all  our  fears 483 

If  high  or  low  our  station  be 447 

If  Providence,  to  try  my  heart, 1 37 

I'll  praise  my  Maker,  while  I've  breath 120 

Imposture  shrinks  from  light .   o 437 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee 116 

Indulgent  God,  whose  bounteous  care 579 

In  duties  and  in  sufierings  too 274 

In  glad  amazement,  Lord,  I  stand 157 

In  God's  etiernity 325 

In  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise 54 

In  life's  gay  morn,  when   sprightly  youth 619 

Inspirer  of  the  ancient  seers 194 

In  sweet  exalted  strains 516 

In  thee,  thou  all-sufficient  God      375 

In  vain  the  giddy  world  inquires 600 

In  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 290 

In  vision  rapt,  the  prophet's  eye        307 

Is  this  a  fast  for  me 514 

It  is  the  Lord  our  Savior's  hand 465 

I  want  a  principle  within •  .   .   .   .  389 

I  want  a  sober  mind 384 

I  will  extol  thee.  Lord,  on  high 584 

I  would  not  live  alway,  I  ask  not  to  stay 482 

JEHOVAH  livesj^and  be  his  name 145 

Jesus,  and  didst  thou  condescend 218 

Jesus,  bowed  down  by  mighty  woe 224 

Jesus,  Comforter  divme 255 

Jesus,  exalted  far  on  high 254 

Jesus  his  empire  shall  extend 3U 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies 535 

Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace 261 

Jesus,  my  truth,  my  way 249 

Jesus,  Savior  of  my  soul 267 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 305 

Jesus,  the  Friend  of  man 537 

Jesus,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 630 

John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord 213 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 24  5 

Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come 209 

KEEP  silence,  all  created  things 104 

Kind  Lord,  before  thy  face     , 41 


INDEX   OF    FIRST   LINES.  Xlll 

Bjmn. 

LADEN  with  ffuilt,  and  full  of  fears 192 

Let  all  the  eartn  their  voices  raise 80 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 184 

Let  every  creature  join 81 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 297 

Let  men  of  high  conceit  and  zeal 417 

Let  party  names  no  more 434 

Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 431 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 105 

Let  us  with  a  joyful  mind 59 

Lift  up  your  joyful  eyes,  and  see 324 

Lift  your  voice,  and  joyful  sing 62 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 266 

Lo,  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore 17 

Loj  my  Shepherd's  hand  divine 165 

Lo,  what  d  glorious  Corner-stone 257 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 323 

Lo,  what  an  entertaining  sigtit 436 

Lo,  what  a  speaking  lustre  shines 178 

Look  through  creation  and  behold .   .   .  481 

Look,  ye  saints,  the  sight  how  glorious 242 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 47 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice 195 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 30 

Lord,  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 583 

Lord,  must  we  die  !  O  let  us  die 468 

Lord  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair 14 

Lord  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 517 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows 22 

Lord  of  the  sea,  thy  potent  sway 570 

Lord  of  the  wide-extended  main 569 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above * 12 

Lord,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  run 303 

Lord,  thou  art  good  !  all  nature  shows 150 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  wondrous  grace 529 

Lord,  we  have  wandered  from  thy  way 341 

Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece 462 

Lord,  when  iniquities  abound 597 

Lord,  when  we  oend  before  thy  throne 395 

Lord,  who's  the  haopy  man  that  may      407 

Loud  let  the  tuneful  tnmipet  sound 286 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 369 

MARK  the  soft-falling  snow     289 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  thee 56 

Millions  of  souls  in  glory  now 536 

Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  heaven 420 

Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join 204 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord 273 

My  Father !  cheering  name 363 

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XIV  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Hymn. 

My  few  revolving  years 503 

My  heart  and  all  my  ways,  O  God .   .   .   .  117 

My  God,  accept  my  early  vows      33 

My  God,  all  nature  owns  thy  sway 169 

My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  sprmgs 139 

My  God,  mv  everlasting  hope 613 

My  God,  my  Father  -may  I  dare 361 

My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 52 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be ■. 444 

My  God,  permit  my  tongue 358 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 364 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise 149 

My  Maker  and  my  King 158 

My  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 299 

My  soul,  praise  the  Lord,  speak  good  of  his  name 58 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise 159 

My  soul,  the  awful  hour  will  come   .............  466 

My  Sovereign,  to  thy  thiQue , 582 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy 393 

NOT  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 634 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 281 

Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive 562 

Now,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown 39 

Now  may  he,  who  from  the  dead 49 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song 239 

O  BLESSED  souls  are  they 340 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  (Watts.) 160 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  {Montg\) 161 

O  bow  thine  ear,  eternal  One 518 

O  charity,  thou  heavenly  grace 418 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 3 

O'er  mountain  tops,  the  mount  of  God 309 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 304 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 628 

O  Father,  draw  us  after  thee 368 

Oft  have  I  turned  my  eye  within 589 

O  God,  accept  the  sacred  hour »   .  539 

O  God,  mv  sins  are  manifold 620 

O  God  of  love,  with  cheering  ray 469 

O  God  of  Zion,  from  thy  throne 523 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone 355 

O  God  unseen,  but  not  unknown 463 

O  God,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 77 

O  happy  is  the  man  who  hears  .  449 

O  how  can  they  look  up  to  heaven 552 

O  how  I  love  tny  holy  law  .   ...  196 

O  how  shall  words,  with  equal  warmth 581 

O  let  your  raiugUng  voices  rise 210 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  XV 

Hymn. 

O  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil 392 

O  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  lokl oil 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King 154 

O  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope 367 

O  Love,  thou  fathomless  abyss 370 

O  my  distrustful  heart 593 

One  prayer  I  have,  all  prayers  in  one 390 

One  there  is,  above  all  others 260 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 491 

On  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God 576 

On  thy  church,  O  Power  divine      318 

On  what  has  now  been  sown 4j 

On  Zion,  his  most  holy  mount 285 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord,  prepare  a  new  song 66 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord,  prepare  your  glad  voice 67 

O  sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  song 65 

O  that  my  heart  was  right  with  thee 357 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 3SI 

O  Thou,  enthroned  in  worlds  above 350 

O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 404 

O  Thou,  our  fathers'  God 521 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 337 

O  Thou,  the  wretched's  sure  retreat ' 336 

O  Thou,  through  all  thy  works  adored 176 

O  Thou,  who  art  above' all  height 522 

O  Thou,  who  hast  at  thy  command 391 

O  Thou,  whose  arm  of  power  surrounds 508 

O  Thou,  whose  power  o'er  moving  worlds  presides 397 

O  Thou,  whose  power  the  mountains  formed 3S7 

O  Thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 345 

O,  'tis  a  lovely  thing  to  see 441 

O  'twas  a  joytul  sound  to  hear 8 

Our  Father  in  heaven 354 

Our  Father,  throned  above  the  sky 360 

Our  Father,  whose  eternal  sway 351 

Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 456 

Our  God,  where'er  thy  people  meet 520 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls 538 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear 352 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 234 

Our  Lord  shall  be  our  hiding-place 253 

Our  sins,  alas  !  how  strong  they  be 588 

Out  of  the  depths  of  sad  distress , 342 

O,  who  shall  see  the  glorious  day 626 

PATIENCE,— O  what  a  grace  diviue 440 

Peace  !  'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand 474 

Permit  thy  suppliants,  gracious  Lord 34 

Placed  on  the  verge  of  youth,  my  mind 615 

Vraise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 300 


XVI  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn. 

Praise,  O  praise  the  name  divine 74 

Praise  the  Lord,  his  glory  bless »   .   .    .    75 

Praise  the  Lord  who  reigns  above 76 

Praise  the  Lord, — ye  heavens  adore  him 84 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 495 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 73 

Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name 55 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  around  whose  throne 57 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name 53 

RELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 442 

Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bounds 502 

Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise      319 

Rise  every  heart  and  every  tongue 284 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings] i   .  492 

SAFELY  through  another  week 20 

Savior,  bless  thy  word  to  all 43 

Savior,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 543 

Searcher  of  hearts,  before  thy  face 388 

Searcher  of  hearts,  to  thee  are  known 114 

See  how  he  loved — exclaimed  the  Jews 217 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 542 

See  what  a  living  stone 259 

Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life 479 

Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 598 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin .  " 629 

Shepherds,  rejoice,  lift  up  your  eyes 202 

Show  pity.  Lord, — O  Lord,  forgive 335 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 558 

Since  o'er  thy  footstool,  here  below 94 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands 211 

Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 608 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard 594 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 423 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong 118 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 68 

Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far 271 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high 362 

Sovereign  Rukr  of  the  skies 126 

Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Savior  dies 227 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace 152 

Sweet  is  the  scene  when  virtue  dies 471 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 24 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days 461 

Teach  us  to  feel  as  Jesus  prayed 277 

Thanks  for  mercies,  Lord,  receive 46 

The  Christian  warrior — see  him  stand 413 

The  earth  is  thine,  Jehovah— thine 409 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LIXES.  XVU 

Hynm. 

The  first  almighty  Cause 90 

The  God  of  dory  walks  his  round 621 

The  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 563 

The  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 171 

The  God  who  once  to  Israel  spoke 2S2 

The  God  who  reigns  alone 95 

The  heavenly  spheres  to  thee,  O  God 88 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord 179 

The  joyful  morn,  my  God,  is  come 28 

The  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face 317 

The  law  by  Moses  came 280 

The  little  cloud  increases  fast 611 

The  Lord  descended  from  above 100 

The  Lord  in  Zion  placed  his  name 15 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know 166 

The  Lord  is  our  shepherd,  our  guardian  and  guide 164 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 162 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is 163 

The  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might 106 

The  mighty  God  from  Teman  came 623 

The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place     225 

The  morn  of  life,  how  fair  and  gay 616 

The  race  that  lon^  in  darkness  pined 252 

There  is  a  fountain,  filled  with  blood 607 

There  is  a  glorious  world  on  high 488 

There  is  a; God, —all  nature  speaks 167 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 487 

There  is  a  world  we  have  not  seen 485 

There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale 177 

There's  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth 603 

There's  not  a  place  in  earth's  vast  round 112 

The  rising  morn,  the  closing  day 500 

The  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above      321 

The  Savior  calls, — let  every  ear        296 

The  Savior  gently  calls 544 

The  spacious  firmament  on  hign 173 

The  spirit  in  our  hearts 292 

The  trifling  joys  this  world  can  give 599 

Th'  uplifted  eye  and  bended  knee 347 

The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind 591 

This  do  in  memory  of  your  Friend 531 

This  is  the  fast  the  Lord  doth  choose 509 

This  stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay 515 

Thou  art,  almighty  Lord  of  all 92 

Thou  art,  O  God,  a  spirit  pure 98 

Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 168 

Thou  art  the  way , — and  he  who  sighs 248 

Thou  art  the  way  ;  to  thee  alone 247 

Though  faint,  and  sick,  and  worn  away 585 

Thou  great  Creator,  wise  and  good 175 


XVlll  INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn. 

Thou  great  First  Cause !  least  understood 376 

Thou,  Lord,  by  mortal  eyes  unseen 263 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 115 

Thou,  Lord,  through  every  changing  scene 140 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart 365 

Thou,  who  reign'st  enthroned  above 61 

Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  from  heaven 44  6 

Through  ail  the  changing  scenes  of  life 141 

Through  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time 136 

Through  all  the  various  passing  scenes 131 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God 455 

Thus  Agur  breathed  his  warm  desire 402 

Thus  far  on  life's  perplexing  path 399 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on 578 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One 406 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  who  built  the  heavens 268 

Thus  spake  the  Savior,  when  he  sent 524 

Thus  we  commemorate  the  day 533 

Thy  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare 180 

Thy  gracious  aid,  great  God,  impart 38 

Thy  law  is  perfect.  Lord  of  light 605 

Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord 564 

Thy  name,  almighty  Lord 72 

Thy  name  we  extol,  Jehovah  our  King 119 

Thy  presence,  ever-living  God .    .565 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God.  afford      36 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea 132 

Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design 128 

Thy  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord 571 

Time,  by  moments,  steals  away 504 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 421 

'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand 501 

'Tis  finished — so  the  Savior  cried 229 

'Tis  Wisdom's  earnest  cry 595 

To  heavien  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes 147 

To  praise  the  Lord  be  our  delight 86 

To  thee  our  wants  are  knowTi 50 

To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born 250 

Triumphant  Lord,  thy  goodness  reigns 151 

'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 185 

'TWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night 530 

UNVEIL  thv  bosoiK,  faithful  tomb 561 

Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes 144 

Upward  we  lift  our  eyes 148 

WAIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  wiK  134 

Welcome,  delightful  morn 27 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 26 

We  praise  thee,— if  one  rescued  soul .556 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  XIX 

1171110. 

We  're  m  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears 373 

What  are  those  soul-reviving  strains 222 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  pas^e 183 

What  heavenly  li^ht  is  that  which  shines 272 

What  shall  we  ask  of  God  in  prayer 374 

What  works  of  wisdom,  power  and  love 219 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 156 

When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day 18 

When  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 221 

When  before  thy  throne  we  kneel 6 

When  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind 400 

When  dread  misfortune's  tempests  rise 612 

When  gathering  clouds  around  T  view 279 

When  God  descends  with  men  to  dwell 308 

When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name 453 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 493 

When  in  the  vale  of  lengthened  years 614 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  passed 187 

When  I  the  holy  grave  survey 476 

When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past 429 

When  sinners  quit  their  wicked  ways 331 

When  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold 604 

When  the  vale  of  death  appears 470 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay 590 

Wherewith  shall  1  approach  the  Lord ,    .    .    .  348 

While  here  as  wandering  sheep  we  stray 396 

While  my  Redeemer's  near 269 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night 200 

While  sounds  of  war  are  heard  around 557 

While  through  this  changing  world  we  roam 427 

While  with  remorse  and  woe  oppressed 339 

While  yet  the  youthful  spirit  bears .   .  546 

Whilst  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power ,   ,  356 

Who  has  believed  thy  word ,^\  313 

Who  shall  towards  thy  chosen  seat .'* ,  408 

Why  does  3^our  face,  ye  humble  souls 323 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 472 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die 467 

Wh\  sinks  my  weak,  desponding  mind 592 

Witli  all  our  hearts,  with  all  our  powers 60 

With  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing 559 

With  glory  clad,  with  strength  arrayed 102 

With  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend 625 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue 617 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 262 

With  mines  of  wealth  are  sinners  poor 411 

With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear 103 

With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 7 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud 493 

With  stately  lowers  and  bulwarks  strong 314 


XX  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Hymn. 

With  transport,  Lord,  our  souls  proclaim 264 

With  warm  delight  and  grateful  joy 215 

Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway 241 

Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God 568 

YE  boundless  realms  of  joy      82 

Ye  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know 416 

Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace 532 

Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell 489 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ 526 

Ye  mourning  ones,  whose  streaming  tears 475 

Ye  realms  below  the  skies     . 87 

Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 63 

Ye  thirsty  souls,  approach  the  spring 295 

Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears 451 

Yet,  saith  the  Lord,  if  David's  race 633 

Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 270 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor 293 

Yonder,  amazing  sight !  I  see 226 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 450 


ARRANGEMENT    OF    SUBJECTS. 


I.     OPENING  AND  CLOSE  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP.. 

Hymns. 

Attendance  and  worship  in  the  sanctuary ltol7 

On  the  Lord's  day 18—30 

Morning  and  evening-  devotions 31—37 

At  close  of  service • 33 — 50 

n.    GENERAL  PRAISE. 

Praise  to  God 51—69 

**  "     from  all  nations 70 — 72 

"  "        "  creatures 73—77 

"  "        "  nature 78—88 

III.  BEING,  PERFECTIOxVS,  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

The  being,  glory,  and  unity  of  God 89 — 95 

God  incomprehensible,  spiritual,  invisible 96 — 99 

His  majesty,  dominion,  power  and  condescension 100 — 109 

Eternal,  unchangeable,  omnipresent 110 — 117 

His  wisdom,  greatness,  mercy,  and  truth 118 — 120 

His  holiness 121—123 

His  providence  :  mysterious  but  kind 124 — 133 

God  our  protector  and  deliverer 139—146 

"  "         in  prevailing  sickness 147, 148 

His  universal  goodnes.s 149 — 152 


XXn  ARRANGEMENT    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Hymns. 

His  goodness  to  man 153—161 

God  our  shepherd 162—166 

IV.  GOD  MANIFEST  IN  NATURE 167—178 

V.  THE  SCRIPTURES. 

The  scriptures  compared  with  nature 179—482 

Their  excellence,  inspiration,  instruction,  and  use 183 — 196 

VI.  CHRIST.  HIS  LIFE,  MINISTRY,  CHARACTER,  &c. 

Christ  foretold 197,  193 

His  birth 199-207 

His  coming 208-211 

John  the  Baptist  his  herald 212, 213 

Christ's  teaching,  character,  miracles,  life,  &c 214 — 224 

His  crucifixion 225—231 

His  resurrection,  reappearance,  and  ascension 231 — 235 

Praise  to  Christ 236—244 

His  various  names,  offices,  characters,  &c 245 — 254 

His  names  and  characters  (in  alphabetical  order)       ....  255 — 272 
His  example  to  be  imitated  .   .   .    , 273—279 

VII.  THE  GOSPEL 

The  gospel  compared  with  the  law    ...       280 — 232 

Its  blessedness  ;  its  provisions ;  efficacy 233 — 289 

Ita  invitations :  its  promises  sure 290 — 301 

Its  universal  diffusion 302—304 

Vni.    THE  REIGN  OF  CHRIST. 

Its  universal  blessings 305 — 31 1 

Its  stability  and  success  foretold 312 — 313 

IX.  THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH 314—321 

X.  THE  SALVATION  OF  ALx. 322—326 

XL    REDEMPTION,  GRACE,  AND  PARDON 327— 3!i4 

Xn.  CONFESSION  AND  PENITENCE 335—345 


ARRANGEMENT    OF    SUBJECTS.  XXlll 

Hymni 

XIII.    PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

True  and  false  worship  contrasted 346 — 349 

The  Lord's  prayer 350—354 

Seeking  God 3o5— 360 

Communing  with  God 361—363 

Invocations,  to  divine  love,  the  holy  Spirit      369—372 

Various  petitio7is ;— for  the  graces  of  the  Spirit,  373.—  for  all  spiritnai 
good,  374.— for  all  ages  and  classes,  375.  The  universal  prayer,  376.-. 
for  the  divine  influence  at  all  times,  377.— for  various  blessings,  37S.^ 
for  holy  affections,  379— 3S1.— for  salvation  from  error  and  guilt,  3S2.— - 
for  a  thankfiil  and  submissive  heart,  3S3,  390,  392.— for  a  right  spirft, 
384.— for  prudence  and  wisdom,  335.— for  forgiveness  and  renewal  of 
mind,  336,  3S7. — for  freedom  from  secret  sin,  338.— for  tenderness  of 
conscience,  339.— for  a  life  devoted  to  God's  glory,  391.— for  resignation 
and  confidence  in  God,  393,  394.  400.— for  sincerity  in  worship,  395.— 
for  the  understanding  and  guidance  of  God's  word,  396. — for  divine  light 
and  support,  397. — for  divine  guidance  and  sustenance,  398, — for  guid- 
ance to  the  Promised  Land,  399.  Solomon's  prayer  for  wisdom,  401. 
Agur's  prayer,  402.  Aged  Christian's  prayer,  403.  "Lord,  remember 
rae,"  404. 
KIV.    THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &:c. 

The  beatitudes,  405.  God  dwells  with  the  humble  and  contrite,  406. 
"Who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle?"  407 — 409.  The  independent 
and  happy  man,  410.  The  Christian's  wealth,  411,412.  The  Christian 
warrior  and  warfare,  413,  414.  The  Christian  race,  415.  Rising  from 
moral  death,  416.  Charity,  417,  418.  Communing  with  Christ,  419. 
Faith,  420—422.  Faith,  hope,  and  charity,  423.  Fear  of  the  Tvord, 
424.  Confidence  in  God,  425,  Hearts  placed  on  things  above,  427 
Adorn  the  truth  by  godly  lives,  423,  Longing  for  heaven,  in  affliciion, 
429.  Liberality  rewarded,  430.  Love  and  charity,  431— 433.  Mutual 
charity  among  Christians,  434—436,  A  candid  and  inquiring  mind, 
437.  Meekness  and  moderation,  438,  439.  Patience,  440.  Prudence 
and  peaee-making-,  441.  Importance  of  religion,  442.  Holy  resolve, 
443.    Self  knowledge,  444.    Self  examination,  445.    Walking  with  God, 


XXIV  ARRANGEMENT    OF    SUBJECTS. 

446.  Uprightness  and  justice,  447.  Wisdom,  448,  449.  True  and 
false  zeal,  450.  "Fear  not,"  451.  The  Christian  encouraged,  452 
The  joy  of  conversion,  453.    Heavenly  joys  on  earth,  454. 

XV.  LIFE,  DEATH,  RESURRECTION,  AND  ETERNITY. 

Hymns. 

Grod  eternal,  and  man  mortal 455 — 456 

Shortness  of  time,  and  frailty  of  man .   .   .457—462 

Death 463—475 

Resurrection 476 — 4S1 

The  world  to  come 482—493 

XVI.  OCCASIONAL. 

The  seasons,  annual  thanksgivings,  &c 494—501 

Beginning  and  end  of  the  year 602 — 505 

Christmas.     (See  VI.) 

National  celebrations 506—508 

Public  fasts.     (See  also  XII.) 509—514 

Laying  of  comer-stone ;  and  dedication  of  churches 515 — 521 

Ordinations 522—526 

Formation  of  churches,  and  receiving  members 627 — 529 

Communion.    (See  also  VI.) 530—540 

Baptism  and  dedication  of  children 541 — 545 

Sunday  schools 546 — 548 

Associations    ^  549.   550 

Charity  lectures 551 — 553 

Temperance  lectures 554—556 

Peace  society     657 

Weddings 558,  559 

Funerals,     (^ee  d.so  XV.)     660—564 

Parting  and  return  of  travellers  and  seamen 565—571 

XVn.  OCCASIONS  IN  PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY  DEVOTIONS  572—537 

XVIII.    MISCELLANEOUS. 

Power  of  sin  broken  at  death,  588.     Pride,  589,  590.    Inconstancy, 
69L    Despondency  and  want  of  faith  reproved,  592,  593.    Sinners  ad* 


ARRANGEMENT   OF    SUBJECTS.  XXV 

monished,  594.  Wisdom's  voice  to  sinners,  595.  State  of  the  wicked 
and  righteous,  596,  635.  Prevalence  of  vice,  597.  "Shall  man  bo 
more  just  than  God  ?"  593.  Secular  and  spiritual  blessings,  599.  Vani- 
ty of  the  world,  600.  Persecution,  and  uncharitable  judgment,  601,  602. 
*' J07  in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth,"  603,  604.  "  The  law 
of  the  Lord  is  perfect,"  &c.  605.  Influence  of  the  Sun  of  Righteoua* 
ness,  606.  "A  fountain  opened,"  607.  Song  of  the  chiurch  universal, 
603.  The  martyrs  in  glory,  609.  The  river  of  life,  610.  A  time  of 
refreshing,  611.  "A  hiding-place  from  the  wind,"  &c.  612.  Prepara- 
tion for  old  age,  613.  Old  age  anticipated,  614.  Dangers  of  youth,  615. 
Grod's  Word  a  guide  for  youth,  616,  617.  Advantages  of  early  piety, 
618,  619.  "Forgive,  and  thou  shalt  be  forgiven,"  620.  "Why  stand 
ye  idle  here?''  621,  622.  Terrible  appearing  of  God  in  judgments, 
623.  The  fall  of  Israel,  624.  Restoration  of  Israel,  625,  626.  Mission- 
ary hymns,  627,  623.  "  Shall  we  sin  because  grace  abounds  ?  "  629. 
The  gospel  revealed  to  babes,  630.  The  perfect  law  of  liberty,  631, 
God's  grace  in  our  adoption,  632.  Punishment  without  rejection,  633. 
Obedience,  not  from  fear,  but  love,  634.  Different  ends  of  the  virtuou* 
and  vicious,  6-35.    "  Come  unto  me  and  I  will  give  you  rest,"  636. 

3 


INDEX    OF    PSALMS. 


Psalm.  nymns. 

iv 402,568 

V 30 

viii 144 

xv^       ....     397,  398 

xviii 90 

.  j   163,  164,  168,169, 

^^^         I  170,  171,  594 

(  152,  153,  154, 

^^^^^     •     •    i  155,  156,  258 

xxiv^    ....     224,  399 

xxvii 417 

XXX 574 

xxxii 330 

xxxiv 131 

xxxvi   .....        357 

xxxvii 401 

xxxviii      ....       456 
xxxix    .     .     450, 451,  452. 

xliv 501 

xlv        307 

xlvi       ....    132,  133 
xlviii     ....    304,  305 

li 325,  327 

Ivii        129 

Ixiii      ..       31,  32,  345,  348 

Ixv        491 

Ixvii 308 

Ixxi       .     .     .         393,  602 
Ixxii      .     .     .         295,  296 

Ixxiii 356 

Ixxxiv    11,  12,  13,  158,  159 
Ixxxviii       ....       469 

Ixxxix  I  ^^'  2'^'  2S9, 

ixxxix     .      j  202,  633 

xc     .         100,  130,  445,  446 


Psalm.  Hymns. 

xcii         24 

xciii        92 

xcv 3, 4 

xcvi         .....       70 

xcviii 199 

xcix 113 

c 1,2 

cii 455 

ciii  .  .  .  149,  150,  151 
cvii     ....      558,  561 

cxi 108 

cxii 421 

cxvii  .  .  .  60,  61,  62 
cxviii  .  .  247,  248,  249 
cxix  174,  185.  186,  371,  606 
cxxi  .  .  .'  134,  137,  133 
cxxii        .     .      8,  9,  10, 28 

cxxvi        443 

cxxviii 562 

cxxx         320 

cxxxii 15 

cxxxiii      .       425,  426,  563 

cxxxiv 37 

cxxxv 43 

txxxvi      .     .      49,  52,  143 

cxxxviii 50 

cxxxix      .        104,  105,  106 

cxli 33 

cxlv  ....  42,  142 
cxlvi  .  .  .  .  J,  1}0 
cxlvii  ....  r  488 
cxlviii        68,  71,  72,  74,  76 

cxlix        57 

cl        ...  44,  45,  64,  65 


OPENING  AND  CLOSE  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


!•  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Public  Adoration.     Ps.  100 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy! 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  •> 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  powder,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 

And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, — 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates   with    thankful  songs; 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 
3^  29 


2,  3.  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

2.  lis  &  8s  M.  Montgomery. 

Public  Praise.     Ps.  100. 

1  Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth  ; 

0  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth; 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone — 

Creator  and  Ruler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people — his  sceptre  we  own — 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  0  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song; 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong  ; 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 

S.  L.  M.  *Tate  &  Brady. 

Public  Worskip.     Ps.  95. 

1  0  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing. 
Loud  thanks,  to  our  almighty  King ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise 
When  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste 

To  thank  him  for  his  favors  past ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs, 
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PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  4. 

3  For  God,  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  state, 
Is  with  unrivalled  glory  great — 

The  King  eternal  over  all 
Whom  by  the  title  gods  we  call. 

4  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand — 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command  ; 

The  strength  of  hills  that  threat  the  slde€ 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss 

By  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his; 
'Tis  moved  by  his  almighty  hand, 
That  formed  and  fixed  the  solid  land. 

6  0  let  us  to  his  courts  repair. 
And  bow  in  adoration  there — 
With  joy  and  fear,  devoutly,  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

4.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Public  Worship,     Ps.  95. 

• 

1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing  : 

Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord. 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own : 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

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5.  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 


S*  6s  6s  &  4s  M.  ANONYMOiri. 

Invocation, 

1  Come,  thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing — 

Help  us  to  praise. 
Father  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us. 

Ancient  of  days. 

2  Come,  thou  eternal  Lord, 
By  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Our  prayer  attend. 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless  ; 
Give  thy  good  word  success ; 
Make  thine  own  holiness 

On  us  descend. 

3  Be  thou  our  comforter  ; 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour. 
Omnipotent  thou  art : 
O,  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power  ! 

4  O  Holy  One  !  to  thee 
Eternal  praises  be 

Hence,  evermore. 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
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PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  6,  7 

May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity  * 

Love  and  adore. 


6.  7s  M.  BOWBING. 

Humble  Worship. 

1  When  before  thy  throne  we  kneel, 
Filled  with  awe  and  holy  fear, 
Teach  us,  O  our  God,  to  feel 

All  thy  sacred  presence  near. 

2  Check  each  proud  and  wandering  thought 
When  on  thy  great  name  we  call ; 

Man  is  nought — is  less  than  nought  • 
Thou,  our  God,  art  all  in  all. 

3  Weak,  imperfect  creatures,  we 
In  this  vale  of  darkness  dwell ; 
Yet  presume  to  look  to  thee 
'Midst  thy  light  ineffable. 

4  O,  receive  the  praise  that  dares 
Seek  thy  heaven-exalted  throne ; 
Bless  our  offerings,  hear  our  prayers, 
Infinite  and  Holy  One  ! 

7.  C.  M.  Jeevib. 

Homage  and  Devotion. 

1  With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 
To  those  bright  realms  above — 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

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PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

2  Before  the  awful  throne  we  bow 

Of  heaven's  almighty  King ; 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  Thee  we  adore,  and,  Lord,  to  thee 

Our  filial  duty  pay ; 
Thy  service,  unconstrained  and  free, 
Conducts  to  endless  day. 

4  While  in  thy  house  of  prayer  we  kneel 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

5  With  fervor  teach  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing ; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 

S.  C.  M.  *Tate. 

Going  to  Church.    Ps.  122. 

1  0  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 

Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 

*  Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste. 

And  keep  your  festal  day.' 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear 

With  our  assembled  powers. 
In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged, 
Like  her  united  towers. 

3  'Tis  thither,  by  divine  command. 

The  tribes  of  God  repair, 
Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 

•  His  name  w^ith  praise  and  prayer. 
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PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  9. 

4  O,  ever  pray  for  Salem's  peace ; 

For  they  shall  prosperous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
Who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

5  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 

A  constant  guest  be  found — 
With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crowned. 

6  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 

No  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray,  '  May  peace  in  Salem's  towers 
A  constant  guest  appear.' 


9.  C.  M.  Watts, 

Going  to  Church.    Ps.  122. 

1  How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say, 
*  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day  ! ' 

2  I  love  her  gates — I  love  the  road; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace^ 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair  : 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment,  there. 

4  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

3^ 


'^ 


10.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

5  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still 
While  life  or  breath  remains; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell 
There  God,  my  Savior,  reigns. 


10.  S.  p.  M.  Watts. 

Going  to  Church.    Ps.  122. 

1  How  pleased  and  blest  was  I 
To  hear  the  people  cry, 

*  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  ! ' 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal. 

We  haste  to  Zion's  hill. 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place. 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace. 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round ! 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospePs  joyful  sound. 

3  There  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fixed  his  royal  throne ; 

He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there : 

He  bids  the  saint  be  glad, 

He  makes  the  sinner  sad. 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait, 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest. 

The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest. 

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PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  II. 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows — 

'  Peace  to  this  sacred  house, 
For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell : 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well* 


11.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Blessedness  of  Public  Worship.    Ps.  84. 

1  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

0  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God  : 
My  God !  my  King  !  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty  :      : 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above. 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

4  Blest  are  the  souls  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace  : 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays. 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

5  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate : 

God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

6  Cheerful  they  walk,  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length — 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

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12  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

13.  H.  M.  Watts. 

Blessedness  of  Pvblic  Worship.    Ps,  84. 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples,  are ! 

To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires,  with  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 

2  The  sparrow  for  her  yoang 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest. 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest : 

My  spirit  faints 
With  equal  zeal  to  rise  and  dwell 
Among  thy  saints. 

3  To  spend  one  sacred  day 
Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 

Than  thousand  days  beside. 
Where  God  resorts, 
I  love  it  more  to  keep  the  door 
Than  shine  in  courts. 

4  0  happy  souls  that  pray 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 

They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  they  that  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill ! 

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PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  13. 

5  They  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length — 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
O  glorious  seat, 
When  God,  our  King,  shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 

13.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Delight  in  Pvblic  Worship.    Ps.  84. 

1  Great  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs. 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  0  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power. 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun — he  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  shield — he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin,, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too. 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  0  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  host  of  heaven  obey. 
Display  thy  grace,  exert  thy  power, 
Till  all  on  earth  thy  name  adore. 

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11,  15.  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

14.  7s  M.  D.  TURNEB. 

Excellence  of  Public  Worship. 

1  Lord  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
E'en  on  earth,  thy  temples  are  ! 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven,  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes, 
"While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne  ; 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known  ; 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways. 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus,  with  festive  songs  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ — 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth'  to  heaven  we  soar. 

15.  C.  M.  Watts. 
The  Jewish  Temple  and  Christian  Church.    Ps.  132. 

1  The  Lord  in  Zion  placed  his  name  : 

His  ark  was  settled  there : 

To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 

To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

2  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go, 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  : 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now 
There  is  a  house  for  God. 
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PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  K. 

3  Arise,  0  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest : 
Lo,  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blessed. 

4  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train, — 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

5  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread ; 

Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

6  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign — 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 


16.  S.  M.  *E.  Taylor. 

Call  to  the  House  of  Prayer. 

1  Come  to  the  house  of  prayer, 
O  ye  afflicted,  come  : 

The  God  of  peace  shall  meet  you  there- 
He  makes  that  house  his  home. 

2  Come  to  the  house  of  praise, 
Ye  who  are  happy  now  ; 

In  sweet  accord  your  voices  raise, 
In  kindred  homage  bow. 

3  Ye  aged,  hither  come. 
For  ye  have  felt  his  love  : 

Soon  shall  your  trembling  tongues  be  dumb, 
Your  lips  forget  to  move. 

4%  41 


17.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

4  Ye  young,  before  his  throne, 
Come,  bow ;  your  voices  raise ; 

Let  not  your  hearts  his  praise  disown 
Who  gives  the  power  to  praise. 

5  Thou,  whose  benignant  eye 
In  mercy  looks  on  all — 

Who  see'st  the  tear  of  misery, 
And  hear'st  the  mourner's  call — 

6  Up  to  thy  dwelling-place 
Bear  our  frail  spirits  on, 

Till  they  outstrip  time's  tardy  pace, 
And  heaven  on  earth  be  won. 


1#  •  L'  M.  Anonymous. 

House  of  God. 

1  Lo,  God  is  here !  Let  us  adore. 
And  humbly  bow  before  his  face ; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power  ; 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  grace. 

2  Lo,  God  is  here  !  Him,  day  and  night, 
United  choirs  of  angels  sing  : 

To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring. 

3  Being  of  beings  I  may  thy  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill : 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face — 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 

4  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  impart ; 
More  of  thine  image  may  we  bear  ; 
Erect  thy  throne  within  our  heart, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

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PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  18,  19. 

18.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Barbauld. 

Offer ing  of  the  Heart. 

1  When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 
Man  comes  to  meet  his  Maker,  God, 
What  rites,  what  honors,  shall  he  pay  ? 
How  spread  his  Sovereign's  praise  abroad  ? 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires 
Shall  curling  clouds  of  incense  rise  ? 
And  gems  and  gold  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  pomp  of  sacrifice  ? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man !  creation's  Lord 
Thy  golden  offerings  well  may  spare ; 
But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  shalt  find 
Here  dwells  a  God  who  heareth  prayer. 

l«f«  Ju.  M.  *Stennett. 

The  Lord's  Day, 

1  Another  six-days'  work  is  done — 
Another  sabbath  is  begun. 
Enjoy,  my  soul,  the  sacred  rest  ; 
Improve  the  day  that  God  has  blest. 

2  Come,  praise  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  weary  minds — 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 

And  gives,  this  day,  the  food  of  seven. 

3  This  day  may  our  devotions  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies  ; 
May  heaven  that  peace  divine  bestow 
Whvch  none  but  they  who  feel  it  know. 

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4  This  holy  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  sons  of  God  remains — 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new : 
With  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past ; 
With  hope  we  future  mercies  taste. 

6  In  holy  duties  let  the  day — 
In  holy  pleasures — pass  away. 

How  sweet  the  sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  that  which  ne'er  shall  end ! 


20.  7s  M.   61.  *J.  Newton. 

A  Prayer  for  Lord's  Day, 

1  Safely  through  another  week 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way. 
Let  us  now  his  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day  : 
Day,  of  all  the  week  the  best — 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each  hour 

Through  the  week  our  praise  demand 
Guarded  by  almighty  power. 

Fed  and  guided  by  thy  hand. 
May  we  not  forgetful  be, 
Nor  ungrateful,  Lord,  to  thee. 

3  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Shew  thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame. 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

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4  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise : 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear ; 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

5  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound  ; 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints. 
Thus  let  all  our  sabbaths  prove 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 


21,  CM.  *Mrs.  Barbauld. 

7%e  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  0  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapped 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom  ! 
0  what  a  sun  which  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn. 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

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5  Jesus,  the  friend  of  human  kind, 

Was  crucified  and  slain : 
Behold,  the  tomb  its  prey  restores; 
Behold,  he  lives  again. 

6  And  while  his  conquering  chariot  wheels 

Ascend  the  lofty  skies, 
Broken  beneath  his  powerful  cross 
Death's  iron  sceptre  lies. 


32,  L.    M.  *D0DDRIDGE. 

The  Heavenly  Sabbath, 

1  Lord  of  the  sabbath,  hear  our  vows, 
On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house  ; 
And  let  our  songs  and  worship  rise, 
Like  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies. 

2  Thine  earthly  sabbaths.  Lord,  we  love  : 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above : 

To  that  our  laboring  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

3  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin,  nor  death,  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
That  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  rude  alarms,  no  raging  foes, 
To  interrupt  the  long  repose  ; 

No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
To  veil  the  bright,  eternal  noon. 

5  0,  long-expected  day,  begin  ; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  death  and  sin. 
Fain  would  we  quit  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 
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23.  L.  M.   61.  Mrs.  Steele. 

A  Prayer  for  Lord's  Day. 

1  Great  God,  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
Demands  our  soul's  collected  powers. 
May  we  employ  in  work  divine 
These  solemn,  these  devoted  hours ; 
O  may  our  souls  adoring  own 

The  grace  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne- 

2  Hence,  ye  vain  cares  and  trifles,  fly ; 
Where  God  resides  appear  no  more ; 
Omniscient  God,  thy  piercing  eye 
Can  every  secret  thought  explore  : 

0  may  thy  grace  our  hearts  refine, 
And  ^yi  our  thoughts  on  things  divine, 

3  The  word  of  life  dispensed  to-day 
Invites  us  to  a  heavenly  feast. 
May  every  ear  the  call  obey ; 

Be  every  heart  a  humble  guest ; 
O  bid  the  wretched  sons  of  need 
On  soul-reviving  dainties  feed, 

4  Thy  spirit's  powerful  aid  impart; 
O  may  thy  word,  with  life  divine, 
Engage  the  ear,  and  warm  the  heart; 
Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 


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24.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

24.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Sabbath  on  Eartk^  and  in  Heaven.    Ps.  92. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 

To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ! 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast. 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word : 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels,  how  divine ! 

4  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed. 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before. 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more  ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain. 
Nor  ever  break  my  peace  again. 

6  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


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35«  C.  M.  Akonymoub. 

Sabbath  on  Earth,  and  in  Heaven. 

1  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 

To  shed  its  quickening  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns  ! 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love  ; 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive.  ^ 

We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  w^e  live.  ^ 

3  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  sabbath  ne'er  shall  end; 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air. 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine — 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine ; 

5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains, 

Shall  all  our  powers  employ — 
Delighted  range  th'  ethereal  plains. 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 

20.  S.  M.  *  Watts. 

Rejoicing  in  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest. 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 

And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

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27.  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day : 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

^  Where  my  dear  Lord  hath  been. 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  folly,  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this. 

Till  called  to  leave  this  house  of  clay 
For  everlastinsr  bliss. 
t  ^ 

37.  H.  M.  *haywabd. 

Invocation  for  hordes  Day  Morning, 

1  Welcome,  delightful  morn. 

Thou  day  of  sacred  rest ! 
We  hail  thy  glad  return : 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest. 
From  low  delights  and  mortal  toys 
We  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend. 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 
While  we  address  thy  face. 
O  let  us  feel  thy  quickening  word. 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Disclose  a  Savior's  love, 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours  . 
Then  shall  our  souls  new  life  obtain. 
Nor  sabbaths  be  enjoyed  in  vain. 
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28.  C.  P.  M.  Merrick. 

Tlie  Lord's  Day  Morning.     Ps.  122. 

1  The  joyful  morn,  my  God,  is  come 
That  calls  me  to  thy  honored  dome 

Thy  presence  to  adore. 
My  feet  the  summons  shall  attend, 
With  willing  steps  thy  courts  ascend, 

And  tread  the  hallowed  floor. 

2  Hither  from  Judah's  utmost  end 
The  heaven-protected  tribes  ascend — 

Their  offerings  hither  bring ; 
Here,  eager  to  attest  their  joy. 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 

3  Be  peace  implored  by  each  on  thee, 
0  Zion,  while  with  bended  knee 

To  Jacob's  God  we  pray. 
How  blessed  who  calls  himself  thy  friend ! 
Success  his  labors  shall  attend, 

And  safety  guard  his  way. 

4  O  mayst  thou,  free  from  hostile  fear, 
Nor  the  loud  voice  of  tumult  hear, 

Nor  war's  wild  wastes  deplore ; 
May  plenty  nigh  thee  take  her  stand, 
And  in  thy  courts,  with  lavish  hand, 

Distribute  all  her  store. 

5  Seat  of  my  friends  and  brethren,  hail ! 
How  can  my  tongue,  O  Zion,  fail 

To  bless  thy  loved  abode  ? 
How  cease  the  zeal  that  in  me  glows 
Thy  good  to  seek,  whose  walls  inclose 

The  mansions  of  my  God  ? 

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20«  H.    M.  ANONYMOrS. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning: 

1  Awake,  our  drowsy  souls  ! 

Shake  off  each  slothful  band: 
The  wonders  of  this  day 

Our  noblest  songs  demand. 
Auspicious  morn,  thy  blissful  rays 
Bright  seraphs  hail  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn 

Eeluctant  death  resigned 
The  glorious  Prince  of  life, 

In  the  dark  tomb  confined. 
Th'  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And,  'midst  their  shouts,  the  Lord  ascends. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosanna  rings. 
Whilst  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings. 
"Worthy  art  thou,  who  once  wast  slain, 
Thro'  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4  Gird  on,  great  King,  thy  sword, 

Ascend  thy  conquering  car, 

Whilst  justice,  truth,  and  love. 

Maintain  the  glorious  war. 

Victorious  thou  thy  foes  shalt  tread, 

And  sin  and  death  in  triumph  lead. 

5  Make  bare  thy  potent  arm. 

And  wing  th'  unerring  dart, 
With  salutary  pangs. 

To  each  rebellious  heart. 
Then  dying  souls  for  life  shall  sue. 
Numerous  as  drops  of  morning  dew. 
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SO.  C.  M.  Watt^s. 

Devotion  in  the  Lord's  Day  Morning.     Ps.  5. 

1  Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shah  hear 

My  voice  ascendnig  high  : 

To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 

To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye — 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  0  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness  ; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

is  The  men  who  love  and  fear  thy  name 
Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfilled : 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favor  as  a  shield. 
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31.  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

31.  L.  M.  wat«. 

Communion  with  God,    Ps.  63. 

1  Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim. 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good  !  thou  just  and  wise  ! 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  : 

And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties — 

Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  heart,  and  -eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look. 

As  travellers,  in  thirsty  lands. 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

4  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 
Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face : 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  here. 

And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

5  My  life  itself,  without  thy  love. 
No  taste  of  pleasure  could  afford : 
'Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banished  from  the  Lord. 

6  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice. 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise  . 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 


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PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  S^ 

32.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Communing-  with  God.     Ps.  63. 

1  Early,  my  God,  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  : 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims,  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand — 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple    shine  : 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour — 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well,' 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste. 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys. 

Can  my  best  passions  move. 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

6  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  heart  to  sing. 


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33.  L.  M.  Watts. 
Watchfulness  and  Brotherly  Reproof,    Ps.  141. 

1  My  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
Like  morning  incense,  in  thy  house ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  O  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way : 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed. 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer,  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  prest  with  grief 
ril  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief ; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 

34.  L.   M.  *RlCHARDS. 

Prayer  for  Divine  Manifestations. 

1  Permit  thy  suppliants,  gracious  Lord, 
Again  to  bend  th'  adoring  knee. 

And  yield  their  grateful  hearts,  0  God, 
In  fervent,  solemn  prayer  to  thee. 

2  Thyself,  the  way,  reveal  to  all 

Of  Adam's  race  the  globe  around ; 
And  be  thy  love,  in  Jesus  Christ, 
Adored  to  nature's  utmost  bound. 
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38. 


3  For  nothing  less  than  light  and  truth 
The  reign  of  sin  and  death  can  bound ; 
And  life  and  love  alone  can  flood 

The  world  with  peace  and  joy  around. 

4  Hear,  thou  in  heaven !  and  grant  these  prayers ; 
Then  all  thy  churches,  filled  with  light, 

And  full  of  truth,  and  love,  and  peace, 
Shall  come  with  songs  to  Zion's  height, 

5  Where  light  and  truth  forever  shine  ; 
Where  life  and  love  eternal  reign ; 
And  angels,  men,  in  rapture  cry, 

*  So.  be  it,  Lord,  amen  !   amen  ! ' 


3d*  L«    M.  *B0WRING. 

Evening  Hymn. 

1  How  shall  we  praise  thee.  Lord  of  light ! 
How  shall  we  all  thy  lov^e  declare  ! 
The  earth  is  veiled  in  shades  of  night, 
But  heaven  is  open  to  our  prayer, — 

That  heaven,  so  bright  with  stars  and  suns— 
That  glorious  heaven  which  has  no  bound, 
Where  the  full  tide  of  being  runs, 
And  life  and  beauty  glow  around. 

2  We  would  adore  thee,  God  sublime  I 
Whose  power  and  wisdom,  love  and  grace, 
Are  greater  than  the  round  of  time. 

And  wider  than  the  bounds  of  space.  ^ 

O  how  shall  thought  expression  find. 
All  lost  in  thine  immensity  ! 
How  shall  we  seek  thee,  glorious  Mind, 
Amid  thy  dread  infinity ! 

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3  But  thou  art  present  with  us  here, 
As  in  thy  glittering,  high  domain  ; 
And  grateful  hearts  and  humble  fear 
Can  never  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 
Help  us  to  praise  thee,  Lord  of  light ! 
Help  us  thy  boundless  love  declare ; 
And,  while  Ave  crowd  thy  courts  to-night, 
Aid  us,  and  hearken  to  our  prayer. 


3G.  L.  M.   61.  Anonymous. 

For  Opening  or  Close  of  Service. 

1  Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford; 
Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word  ; 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear. 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  hless^ 
And  croicn  thy  gospel  with  success. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

Thus,  Lord,  ^c. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Keduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

,     Thus,  Lord,  ^c. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

Thus,  Lord,  ^c. 
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37.  C.  M.  Tate. 

Bless  God  in  the  Sanctuary.    Ps.  134. 

1  Bless  God,  ye  servants  that  attend 

Upon  his  solemn  state — 
That  in  his  temple's  hallowed  courts 
With  humble  reverence  wait. 

2  Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands, 

And  bless  his  holy  name  : 
From  Zion  bless  thy  Israel,  Lord, 
Who  earth  and  heaven  didst  frame, 

« 

o8«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing  on  the  Word, 

1  Thy  gracious  aid,  great  God,  impart 

To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  all  its  precepts  on  the  heart, 
And  deep  its  truths  impress. 

2  0  speed  our  progress  in  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high, 
Where  knowledge  grows  without  decay. 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

•»v»  ^'  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  Now,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown, 
Be  it  thy  servants'  care 
Thy  heavenly  blessing  to  bring  down 
By  humble,  fervent  prayer. 

59 


40,  41.  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

2  In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 

And  water,  too,  in  vain : 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain. 

3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues 

Begin  this  song  divine — 
*  Thou,  Lord,  hast  given  the  rich  increase, 
And  be  the  glory  thine.' 

40.  H.  M.  J.  Newton. 

The  Same, 

1  On  what  has  now  been  sown 
Thy  blessing.  Lord,  bestow : 
The  power  is  thine  alone 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow. 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

41  .  H.    M.  E.  TURNBB. 

Thanks  at  the  Close  of  Service, 

1  Kind  Lord,  before  thy  face 

Again  with  joy  we  bow, 
For  all  the  gifts  and  grace 

Thou  dost  on  us  bestow. 
Our  tongues  would  all  thy  love  proclaim. 
And  chant  the  honors  of  thy  name. 

2  Here,  in  thine  earthly  house, 

Our  joyful  souls  have  met; 
Here  paid  our  solemn  vows. 
And  felt  our  union  sweet. 
For  this  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honors  of  thy  name. 
60 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

3  Thy  truth,  like  ointment  shed, 

Hath  breathed  a  choice  perfume ; 
Thy  light,  divinely  spread. 

Hath  broke  the  darksome  gloom. 
For  this  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honors  of  thy  name. 

4  Now  may  we  dwell  in  peace 

Till  here  again  we  come  ; 
And  may  our  love  increase 

Till  thou  shalt  bring  us  home. 
Then  shall  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honors  of  thy  name. 


43,  L.  M.  *H.  Ballou. 

Dismission. 

1  From  worship,  now,  thy  church  dismiss — 
But  not  without  thy  blessing,  Lord ; 

0  grant  a  taste  of  heavenly  bliss, 
And  seal  instruction  from  thy  word. 

2  Oft  may  these  pleasant  scenes  return 
When  we  shall  meet  to  worship  thee ; 
Oft  may  our  hearts  within  us  burn 
To  hear  thy  word,  thy  goodness  see. 

3  And  when  these  pleasant  scenes  are  pasty 
To  thee,  our  God,  0  may  we  come, 
And  meet  th'  assembled  world  at  last, 

In  Zion,  our  eternal  home, 
6 


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42. 


43,  44.  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

43.  7s  M.  Kellby. 

The  Same, 

1  Savior,  bless  thy  word  to  all ; 
Quick  and  powerful  let  it  prove ; 
O  may  sinners  hear  thy  call ; 
Let  thy  people  grow  in  love. 

2  Thine  own  gracious  message  bless  ; 
Follow  it  with  power  divine  : 
Give  the  gospel  full  success  ; — 
Thine  the  work,  the  glory  thine. 

3  Savior,  bid  the  world  rejoice ; 
Send,  0  send  thy  truth  abroad ; 
Let  the  nations  hear  thy  voice — 
Hear  it,  and  return  to  God. 

% 

44.  CM.  Montgomery^ 
Hearing  and  Keeping  the  Word. 

1  Again  our  ears  have  heard  the  voice 

At  which  the  dead  shall  live : 
O  may  the  sound  our  hearts  rejoice. 
And  strength  immortal  give. 

2  And  have  we  heard  the  word  with  joy  ? 

And  have  we  felt  its  power  ? — 
To  keep  it  be  our  blest  employ 
Till  life's  extremest  hour. 


62 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  45,  46,  47. 


415«  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Dismission. 

1  Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord  ; 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good : 
Cleanse  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

46.  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  Thanks  for  mercies,  Lord,  receive ; 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view. 

2  Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young ; 
Grant  us,  Lord,  thy  peace  and  love ; 
And,  when  life's  short  race  is  run, 
Take  us  to  thy  house  above. 

47.  8s  7s  &  4s  M.  ^        Anonymous. 

TTie  Sairie. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing; 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

O  refresh  ns, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

63 


48,  49.  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ; 

May  thy  presence 
Evermore  with  us  be  found. 


48.  8s  7s  &  4s  M.  *Kelley. 

The  Same. 

1  God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us  ; 

Bless,  O  bless  us,  ere  we  go  ; 
When  we  join  the  world  be  near  us, 
Lest  we  cold  and  careless  grow; 

Savior,  keep  us — 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  foe. 

2  As  our  steps  are  drawing  nearer 

To  our  everlasting  home, 
May  our  view  of  heaven  grow  clearer, 
Hopes  more  bright  of  joys  to  come  ; 

And  when  dying 
May  thy  presence  cheer  the  gloom, 

49.  7s   M.  COWPEB. 

The  Same, 

1  Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead 
Brought  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  king  and  head. 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  he  teach  us  to  fulfil 
What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 
64 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  50. 

50.  H.    M.  COWPEE. 

The  Same, 

1  To  thee  our  wants  are  known  ; 

From  thee  are  all  our  powers ; — 
Accept  what  is  thine  own, 

And  pardon  what  is  ours. 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  thy  word  a  blessing  give. 

2  O  grant  that  each  of  us 

Now  met  before  thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus 

When  thou  and  thine  appear. 
And  follow  thee  to  heaven,  our  home : 
Even  so,  amen — Lord  Jesus,  come. 
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65 


GENERAL  PRAISE, 


51  •  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Unceasing  Praise, 

1  God  of  my  life,  through  all  its  days 

My  grateful  tongue  shall  sound  thy  praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  dawning  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
And  grief  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praises, "raised  on  high, 
Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh. 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  my  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break 
And  mean  those  thanks  I  cannot  speak 

4  But  when  the  final  conflict 's  o'er. 
My  spirit  chained  to  flesh  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  ! 

5  Soon  shall  I  learn  th*  exalted  strains 
Which  echo  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 
66 


GENERAL   PRAISE. 


6  This  cheerful  tribute  will  I  give 
Long  as  a  deathless  soul  can  live: 
A  work  so  vast,  a  theme  so  high, 
Demands  a  whole  eternity. 


52.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.     Ps.  145. 

1  My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim; 
Thy  bounty  flows  an  endless  stream ; 
Thy  mercy  swift,  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine. 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine. 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 

5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise, 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labor  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds ! 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds. 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways  : 

Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise. 

j67 


63,  54.  GENERAL   PRAISE. 

53.  L.  M.  Watts. 
Praise  in  the  Sanctuary.    Ps.  135. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord — exalt  his  name, 
While  in  his  holy  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints  that  to  his  house  belong,  . 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  the  Lord  is  good  ; — 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ. 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 

His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints  ; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends  ; 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 
His  name,  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod  ; 
He  gives  his  suffering  servants  rest, 
And  will  be  known  '  th'  almighty  God.' 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord  who  taste  his  love ; 
People  and  priests,  exalt  his  name. 
Among  his  saints  he  ever  dwells : 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

54.  C.  M.  Watts. 
Praise  for  Saving  Love.    Ps.  150. 

1  In  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise : 
His  grace  he  there  reveals ; 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 
68 


GENERAL   PRAISE*  55. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds  : 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 


S5.  6s  6s  &  4s  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same,    Ps.  150. 

1  Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name  ; 
Praise  through  his  courts  proclaim ; 

Rise  and  adore  ; — 
High  o'er  the  heavens  above 
Sound  his  great  acts  of  love, 
While  his  rich  grace  we  prove, 

Vast  as  his  power. 

2  Now  let  the  trumpet  raise 
Sounds  of  triumphant  praise 

Wide  as  his  fame ; 
There  let  the  harp  be  found ; 
Organs,  with  solemn  sound, 
Roll  your  deep  notes  around, 

Filled  with  his  name. 

3  While  his  high  praise  ye  sing 
Shake  every  sounding  string  : 

Sweet  the  accord  ! — 
He  vital  breath  bestows  : 
Let  every  breath  that  flows 
His  noblest  fame  disclose — 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

69 


SB.  GENERAL   PRAISE. 

S6*  SS    &  7s   M.  *R0BTN30K. 

Praise  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

1  Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  thee 

May  not  mortals  speak  thy  name  ? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 
Hallelujah,  (f-c. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days. 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  awful  praise. 
Hallelujah,  <f-c. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  created  works  of  power — 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought ; 
Hallelujah,  <^c. 

4  For  thy  providence  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow — 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 
Hallelujah,  <^c, 

5  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory  ! 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie  ? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence, 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 
Hallelujah,  ^c.  Amen. 


70 


GENERAL  PRAISE.  57. 

57.  L.  M.  H.  Ballou,2d. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord  around  whose  throne 
All  heaven  in  ceaseless  worship  waits, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  worlds  unknown — 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  Zion's  gates. 

2  With  mingling  souls  and  voices  join ; 
To  him  the  swelling  anthem  raise  ; 
Repeat  his  name  with  joy  divine, 
And  fill  the  temple  with  his  praise. 

3  All-gracious  God,  to  thee  we  owe 
Each  joy  and  blessing  time  afTords, — 
Light,  life,  and  health,  and  all  below, 
Spring  from  thy  presence,  Lord  of  lords- 

4  Thine  be  the  praise,  for  thine  the  love 
That  freely  all  our  sins  forgave, 
Pointed  our  dying  eyes  above. 

And  showed  us  life  beyond  the  grave. 

.6  And,  Jesus,  let  thy  deathless  name 
In  concert  with  the  Father's  rise ; 
For  thou  hast  borne  for  us  the  shame, 
And  wilt  exalt  us  to  the  skies. 

6  Thy  name  be  praised,  for  worthy  thou 
Unbounded  honors  to  receive  : 
To  thee  shall  every  creature  bow, 
And  everlasting  glory  give. 


71 


68,  GENERAL  PRAISE. 

58.  lOs  &  lis  M.  Pabk. 

Praise  for  Providence  and  Grace. 

1  My  soul,  praise  the  Lord,  speak  good  of  his  name  : 
His  mercies  record,  his  bounties  proclaim  ; — 

To  God,  their  Creator,  let  all  creatures  raise 
The  song  of  thanksgiving,  the  chorus  of  praise  ! 

2  Though  hid   from  man's  sight  God   sits    on  his 

throne. 
Yet  here  by  his  works  their  author  is  known : 
The  world  shines  a  mirror  its  Maker  to  show, 
And  heaven  views  its  image  reflected  below. 

3  Those  agents  of  power — fire,  water,  earth,  sky — 
Attest  the  dread  might  of  God,  the  Most  High, 
Who  rides  on  the  whirlwind,  while  clouds  veil  his 

form, 
Wha  smiles  in   the  sunbeam,  or   frowns  in   the 
starm. 

4  By  knowledge  supreme,  by  wisdom  divine, 
God  governs  this  earth  with  gracious  design ; 
O'er  beast,  bird,  and  insect  his  providence  reigns. 
Whose  will  first  created,  whose  love  still  sustains. 

5  And  man,  his  last  work,  with  reason  endued. 
Who,  falling  through  sin,  by  grace  is  renewed — 
To  God,  his  Creator,  let  man  ever  raise 

The  song  of  thanksgiving,  the  chorus  of  praise. 


72 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  fiU 

59,  7s  M.  *MlLTOH 

Praise  to  the  God  of  Nature.     Ps.  136. 

1  Let  US  with  a  joyful  mind 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind — 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Let  us  sound  his  name  abroad^ 
For  of  gods  he  is  the  God : 
He  by  wisdom  did  create 
Heaven's  expanse,  and  all  its  state ; 

3  Did  the  solid  earth  ordain 
How  to  rise  above  the  main ; 
Did  by  his  commanding  might 

Fill  the  new-made  world  with  light; 

4  Caused  the  golden-tressed  sun 
All  the  day  his  course  to  run ; 
And  the  moon  to  shine  by  night 
'Mid  her  spangled  sisters  bright. 

5  All  things  living  he  doth  feed  : 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need. 
Let  us  therefore  warble  forth 
His  high  majesty  and  worth. 

6  He  his  mansion  hath  on  high, 
'Bove  the  reach  of  mortal  eye ; 
And  his  mercies  shall  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

7 


73 


60t  61.  GENERAL   PRAISE* 

00.  L.  M.  Anonymous, 

Praise  for  Providence  and  Grace.    Ps.  138. 

1  With  all  our  hearts,  with  all  our  powers, 
We  praise  the  Lord,  whose  bounteous  hand 
Unnumbered  gifts  profusely  showers 

On  every  nation,  every  land. 

2  We  praise  him  in  his  sacred  fane ; 

We  praise  him  midst  the  assembled  throng  ;- 
Nor  will  a  gracious  God  disdain 
The  tribute  of  our  earthly  song. 

3  We  praise  him  for  his  faithful  love , 
We  praise  him  for  his  blessed  Son, 
Who  died  for  man,  who  reigns  above 
With  God,  the  high  and  holy  One. 

61.  7s  M.  Sandys. 

Delight  in  Praise. 

1  Thou,  who  reign'st  enthroned  above  ! 
Thou,  in  whom  we  live  and  move  ! 
Thou,  who  art  most  great,  most  high  ! 
God,  from  all  eternity ! 

2  0,  how  sweet,  how  excellent 

'Tis,  when  hearts  and  tongues  consent — 
Grateful  hearts  and  joyful  tongues — 
Hymning  thee  in  tunefiul  songs  ! 

3  When  the  morning  paints  the  skies, 
When  the  stars  of  evening  rise, 
We  thy  praises  will  record. 
Sovereign  Ruler !  mighty  Lord  ! 
74 


GENERAL   PRAISE. 

4  Decks  the  spring  with  flowers  the  field 
Harvest  rich  doth  autumn  yield  ? — 
Giver  of  all  good  below ! 

Lord  !  from  thee  these  blessings  flow. 

5  Sovereign  Ruler  !  mighty  Lord  ! 
We  thy  praises  will  record  ; 
Giver  of  these  blessings  !  we 
Pour  the  grateful  song  to  thee. 


62.  7s  M.  Mebbick. 

Praise  for  Creation  and  Providence.    Ps.  136 

1  Lift  your  voice,  and  joyful  sing 
Praises  to  your  heavenly  King, 
For  his  mercies  far  extend, 
And  his  bounty  knows  no  end. 

2  Honor  pay  to  heaven's  high  Lord, 
And  his  wondrous  deeds  record; 
Through  the  various  realms  of  earth 
Praise  him,  all  of  human  birth — 

3  Him  whose  wisdom,  throned  on  high. 
Built  the  mansions  of  the  sky, 

And  the  orbs  that  gild  the  pole 
Bade  through  boundless  ether  roll — 

4  Him  who  o'er  this  earthly  ball 
Looks  with  equal  eye  on  all. 
And  to  every  thing  which  lives 
Rich  supplies  of  blessings  gives. 

5  To  the  great,  eternal  King, 
Raise  your  voice,  and  joyful  sing, 
For  his  mercies  wide  extend, 
And  his  bounty  knows  no  end. 

75 


68.  GENERAL    PRAISE. 

63.  L.  M.  Doddridge, 

Praise  to  the  God  oj"  Nature  and  Grace. 

1  Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 
The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord, 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound 
Through  all  your  tribes  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, — 
Those  spacious  fields  of  hrilliant  light 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Sing,  earth,  in  verdant  robes  arrayed, 

Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruits  and  shade  ;- 

Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms. 

Of  fish,  and  fowl,  and  beasts,  and  worms. 

4  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns : 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins. 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

5  But,  0,  that  brighter  world  above. 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love, — 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  arrayed, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made! 

6  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture,  soar; 
There,  in  the  land  of  praise,  adore. 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay — 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 


76 


GENERAL   PRAISE.  64,  65. 

64.  7s  M.  Anonymous. 
Praise  for  Providence  and  Grace. 

1  Glory  be  to  God  on  high, — 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 
Lift  your  voice,  ye  people  all — 
Praise  the  God  on  whom  ye  call. 

2  God  his  sovereign  sway  maintains ; 
King  o'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns; 
All  to  him  lift  up  their  eye  ; 
Every  want  his  hands  supply. 

3  Sons  of  earth,  the  triumph  join  ; 
Praise  him  with  the  host  divine. 
Emulate  the  heavenly  powers  : 
Their  all-gracious  God  is  ours. 

4  Him,  whose  joy  is  to  restore. 
Him  let  all  our  hearts  adore  : 
Earth  and  heaven  repeat  the  cry, 
*  Glory  be  to  God  on  high.' 

65.  8s  M.  *J.  Taylor. 

Praise  for  the  Divine  Perfections. 

1  0  SING  to  the  Lord  a  new  song  ; 
The  universe  join  in  the  strain; 
Each  day  the  glad  tribute  prolong — 
His  wonders,  his  glory  maintain. 
With  gratitude  bless  the  kind  power 
From  whom  our  salvation  descends  : 
How  great  is  the  God  we  adore ! 
How  rich  are  the  blessings  he  sends  ! 
7#  77 


66.  GENERAL    PRAISE. 

2  In  beauty  of  holiness  bow  ; 

0  worship  with  fear  and  with  love. 
How  solemn  his  temples  below ! 
How  glorious  his  presence  above ! 
Proclaim  to  the  nations  around 
That  God,  the  Omnipotent,  reigns, 
Whose  righteousness  space  cannot  bound 
Whose  purpose  unaltered  remains. 

3  O  let  the  wide  heavens  rejoice — 
The  earth  with  her  myriads  be  glad ; 
The  ocean  shall  join  his  loud  voice — 
The  woods  in  rich  verdure  be  clad. 
Rejoice,  for  the  Lord  is  at  hand ; 
Prepare,  for  his  judgments  are  nigh  ; — 
Before  him  all  nations  ^hall  stand  ; 

No  guilt  from  his  justice  can  fly. 


66.  10s  &  lis  M.  Doddridge. 

A  Call  to  Praise. 

1  0  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord — prepare  a  new  song, 
And  let  all  his  saints  in  full  concert  join ; 
With  voices  united  the  anthem  prolong, 

And  show  forth  his  praises  with  music  divine. 

2  Let  praise  to  the  Lord,  who  made  us,  ascend  ; 
Let  each  grateful  heart  be  glad  in  its  King: 

The  God  whom  we  worship  our  songs  will  attend, 
And  view  with  complacence   the  offering  we  bring. 

3  Be  joyful,  ye  saints  sustained  by  his  might. 
And  let  jomy  glad  songs  awake  with  each  morn  ; 
For  those  who  obey  him  are  still  his  delight — 
His  hand  with  salvation  the  meek  will  adorn. 

78 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  67,  68; 

4  Then  praise  ye  the  Lord — prepare  a  glad  song, 
And  let  all  his  saints  in  full  concert  join; 
With  voices  united  the  anthem  prolong, 
And  show  forth  his  praises  with  music  divine. 

67.       10s  &  lis  M.       *Tate  &  Brady, 
Tke  Same.    Ps.  149. 

1  0  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord — prepare  your  glad  voice 
His  praise  in  the  great  assembly  to  sing; 

In  their  great  Creator  let  all  men  rejoice, 
And  heirs  of  salvation  be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  Let  them  his  great  name  devoutly  adore, 
In  loud-swelling  strains  his  praises  express, 
Who  graciously  opens  his  bountiful  store 
Their  wants  to  relieve,  and  his  children  to  bless. 

3  With  glory  adorned,  his  people  shall  sing 
To  God  who  defence  and  plenty  supplies ; 
Their  loud  acclamations  to  him,  their  great  King, 
Through  earth  shall  be  sounded,  and  reach  to  the 

skies. 

4  Ye  angels  above,  his  glories  who've  sung, 
In  loftiest  notes  now  publish  his  praise ; 

We  mortals,  delighted,  would  borrow  your  tongue, 
Would  join  in  your  numbers,  and  chant  to  your 
lays. 

Oo«  7s  M.  Montgomery. 

Praise  through  Time  and  Eternity. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun- — 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

79 


69.  GENERAL   PRAISE. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away  : 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day. 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth  : 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms  and  hymns  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice — 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  the  latest  breath. 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy. 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


69*  7s  M.  Anonymoua. 

TTie  Same. 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  ! 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored. 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 

2  Though  unworthy.  Lord,  thine  eaT^ 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  70i 

3  While  on  earth  ordained  to  stay 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way  ; 
Then  on  high  we'll  joyful  raise 
Songs  of  everlasting  praise. 

4  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be  ; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony, 

That  through  heaven's  capacious  round 
Praise  to  thee  may  ever  sound. 

5  Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! — 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored. 


70.  7s  M.  Montgomery. 

Praise  from  all  Nations.    Ps.  117. 

1  All  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord ; 
All  ye  lands,  your  voices  raise  ; — 
Heaven  and  earth,  with  loud  accord, 
Praise  the  Lord,  forever  praise ; — 

2  For  his  truth  and  mercy  stand, 
Past,  and  present,  and  to  be, 
Like  the  years  of  his  right  hand — 
Like  his  own  eternity. 

3  Praise  him,  ye  who  know  his  love; 
Praise  him  from  the  depths  beneath  ; 
Praise  him  in  the  heights  above  ; 
Praise  your  Maker,  all  that  breathe. 


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71,  72,  73.  GENERAL   PRAISE. 


71 .  L.  M.  Wattb. 

The  Same,    Ps.  117. 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; — 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

72.  S.  M.  Watts. 
The  Same.    Ps.  117. 

1  Thy  name,  almighty  Lord, 

Shall  sound  through  distant  lands : 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word — 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread, 
And  long  thy  praise  endure, 

Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 

73.  8s  &  7s  M.  Fawcett. 

Praise  from  all  Creatures. 

1  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ! 
Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue  ; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature — 
Join  the  universal  song. 


GENERAL   PRAISE.  74,  75. 

For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 

Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven — 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 


74.  7s  M.  Merrick. 
The  Same.    Ps.  150. 

1  Praise,  0  praise  the  name  divine ; 
Praise  him  at  the  hallowed  shrine ; — 
Let  the  firmament  on  high 

To  its  Maker's  praise  reply ; — 

2  All  who  vital  breath  enjoy 

In  his  praise  that  breath  employ, 
And  in  one  great  chorus  join  : 
Praise,  O  praise  the  name  divine. 

75,  7s  M.  Wranqham. 

The  Same.    Ps.  150. 

1  Praise  the  Lord — his  glory  bless  ; 
Praise  him  in  his  holiness  ; 
Praise  him  as  the  theme  inspires ; 
Praise  him  as  his  fame  requires. 

2  Let  the  trumpet's  lofty  sound 
Spread  its  loudest  notes  around ; 
Let  the  harp  unite  in  praise 
With  the  sacred  minstrel's  lays. 

3  Let  the  organ  join  to  bless 

God,  the  Lord  our  righteousness ; 
Tune  your  voice  to  spread  the  fame 
Of  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

83 


76.  GENEEAL    PRAISE. 

4  All  who  dwell  beneath  his  light, 
In  his  praise  your  hearts  unite  : 
While  the  stream  of  song  is  poured 
Praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 


76.  7s  &  6s  M.  Anonymous. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Praise  the  Lord  who  reigns  above, 
And  keeps  his  court  below  ; 
Praise  the  holy  God  of  love, 

And  all  his  greatness  show ; 
Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  matchless  power  ;- 
Him  from  whom  all  good  proceeds 
Let  heaven  and  earth  adore. 

2  Publish,  spread  to  all  around 
The  great  Jehovah's  name  ; 
Let  the  trumpet's  martial  sound 
The  Lord  of  hosts  proclaim  ; — 
Praise  him  every  tuneful  «tring ; 
All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art, 
All  the  powers  of  music,  bring— 7 
The  music  of  the  heart. 

3  Him  in  wfiom  they  move  and  live 
Let  every  creature  sing — 
Glory  to  their  Maker  give, 

And  homage  to  their  King. 
Hallowed  be  his  name  beneath — 
As  in  heaven  on  earth  adored  ; 
Praise  the  Lord  in  every  breath ; 
Let  all  things  praise  the  Lord. 

84 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  77,  79. 

77.  C.  M.  Patbick. 

Te  Deum. 

1  0  God,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 

That  thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud — 

To  thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry — 

3  '  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey. 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 
Of  thy  majestic  sway.' 

4  Th'   apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets,  crowned  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

O  Lord,  confesses  thee — 
That  thou  eternal  Father  art 
Of  boundless  majesty. 

78.  C.  P.  M.  *Ogilvie. 

Praise  from  all  Nature.     Ps.  148. 

1  Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 
And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name. 
8 

86 


78.  GENERAL   PRAISE. 

Lo,  heaven  and  earth  and  seas  and  skies 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise 
To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  his  vast  abode — 
Ye  clouds,  proclaim  your  Maker,  God ; 

Ye  thunders,  speak  his  power. 
Lo,  on  the  lightning's  rapid  wings 
In  triumph  rides  the  King  of  kings : 

Th'  astonished  worlds  adore. 

3  Ye  deeps,  with  roaring  billows  rise 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies — 

Praise  him  who  bids  you  roll. 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

4  Wake,  all  ye  soaring  throngs,  and  sing ; 
Ye  cheerful  warblers  of  the  spring, 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  him  who  shaped  your  finer  mould. 
Who  tipped  your  glittering  wings  with  gold, 

And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise. 

5  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  swayed. 
The  feeling  heart,  the  reasoning  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  employ  ; 
Spread  the  Creator's  name  around 
Till  heaven's  wide  arch  repeat  the  sound — 

The  general  burst  of  joy. 


86 


GENERAL   PRAISE.  79^. 

79.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  Celestial  worlds  !  your  Maker's  name 
Eesound    through  every  shining  coast : 
Our  God  the  nobler  praise  will  claim 
Where  he  unfolds  his  glories  most. 

2  Stupendous  globe  of  flaming  day  ! 
Praise  him  in  thy  sublime  career : 

He  struck  from  night  thy  peerless  ray, 
Gave  thee  thy  path,  and  guides  thee  there. 

3  Ye  starry  lamps,  to  whom  'tis  given 
Night's  sable  horrors  to  illume  ! 

Praise  him  who  hung  you  high  in  heaven, 
With  vivid  fires  to  gild  the  gloom. 

4  Lightnings,  that  round  the  Eternal  play ! 
Thunders,  that  from  his  arm  are  hurled  ! 
The  grandeur  of  your  God  convey, 
Blazing  or  bursting  on  the  world. 

5  From  clime  to  clime,  from  shore  to  shore, 
Be  the  almighty  God  adored : 

He  made  the  nations  by  his  power, 
And  rules  them  with  his  sovereign  word. 

6  At  once  let  nature's  ample  round 
To  God  the  vast  thanksgiving  raise : 
His  high  perfection  knows  no  bound, 
But  fills  immensity  of  space. 


87 


80.  GENERAL    PRAISE. 


80,  L.  P.  M.  *Tate  &  Watts. 

The  Same,    Ps.  9b. 

1  Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise 
To  sing  a  lofty  song  of  praise, 

And  bless  the  great  Jehovah's  name  ; — 
His  glory  let  the  heathen  know ; 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show; 

And  all  his  works  of  grace  proclaim. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord — his  praise  be  great 
Who  sits  on  high  enthroned  in  state : 

To  him  alone  let  praise  be  given. 
Those  god^  the  heathen  world  adore 
In  vain  pretend  to  sovereign  power : 

He  only  rules  who  made  the  heaven. 

3  He  framed  the  globe,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high  ; 

He  reigns  complete  in  glory  there ; — 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light ; 
His  glories  how  divinely  bright ! 

His  temple  how  divinely  fair ! 

4  Let  heaven  be  glad,  let  earth  rejoice, 
Let  ocean  lift  its  roaring  voice, 

Proclaiming  loud  '  Jehovah  reigns  ; ' 
For  joy  let  fertile  valleys  sing, 
And  tuneful  groves  their  tribute  bring 

To  him  whose  power  the  world  sustains. 

5  Come,  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  own  his  sovereign  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name  : 
Then  shall  the  universe  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness. 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 


GLNEKAL   PRAISE.  81. 

81.  S.    M.  WATT8. 

The  Same,    Ps.  148. 

1  Let  every  creature  join 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God ; 

Ye  heav^enly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  golden  beams, 
And  moon,  with  paler  rays, 

Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fixed  their  w^ondrous  frame : 

By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapors,  when  ye  rise. 
Or  fall  in  showers  of  snow. 

Ye  thunders,  murmuring  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire. 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 

When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By  all  his  works  above 
His  honors  be  expressed  ; 

But  saints,  who  taste  his  saving  love, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 


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82.  GENERAL    PRAISE. 

82.  H.  M.  Tate  &  Wattb. 

Tlie  Same.     Ps.  148. 

1  Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
Exalt  your  Maker's  fame  ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame ; 

Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  cherubim  and  seraphim. 
To  sing  his  praise. 

2  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night. 
And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  stars  of  light. 

To  him  your  homage  pay ; 
His  praise  declare. 
Ye  heavens  above,  and  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

3  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holy  name, 
By  whose  almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came ; 

And  all  shall  last 
From  changes  free  ; — his  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

4  United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise. 
Whose  glorious  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise. 

Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  power  obey ;  his  glorious  sway 

The  sky  transcends. 

90 


3ENERAL    PRAISE. 

5  Virgins  and  youths,  engage 
To  sound  his  praise  divine, 
While  infancy  and  age 
Their  feebler  voices  join  ; 

Wide  as  he  reigns 
His  name  be  sung,  by  every  tongue, 
In  endless  strains. 

6  Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above : 
He  brings  his  people  near, 
And  nriakes  them  taste  his  love. 

While  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise,  his  saints  shall  raise 
His  honors  high. 


83.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Rowi. 

The  Same. 

1  Begin,  my  soul,  the  lofty  strain ; 

In  solemn  accents  sing 
A  sacred  hymn  of  grateful  praise 
To  heaven's  almighty  King. 

2  Ye  curling  fountains,  as  ye  roll 

Your  silver  waves  along, 
Whisper  to  all  your  verdant  shores 
The  subject  of  my  song. 

3  Bear  it,  ye  winds,  on  all  your  wings 

To  distant  climes  away, 
And  round  the  wide-extended  world 
The  lofty  theme  convey. 

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&!  GENERAL    PRATSF. 

4  Take  the  glad  burden  of  his  name, 

Ye  clouds,  as  you  arise. 
Whether  to  deck  the  golden  morn, 
Or  shade  the  evening  skies. 

5  Long  let  it  warble  round  the  spheres. 

And  echo  through  the  sky  ; 
Let  angels,  with  immortal  skill, 
Improve  the  harmony ; 

6  Whilst  we,  with  sacred  rapture  fired. 

The  great  Creator  sing, 
And  utter  consecrated  lays 
To  heaven's  eternal  King. 

84.  Ss  &  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same,    Ps.  148. 

1  Praise  the  Lord — ye  heavens,  adore  him ; 
Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 

Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 
Hallelujah,  ainen. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken  : 
Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

Hallelujah,  amen. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious  : 
Never  shall  his  promise  fail. 

God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious : 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail 
Hallelujah,  amen. 

92 


GENERAL    PRAISE.  85,  86. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 
Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 
Hallelujah^  amen. 

85.  L.  M.  Richards. 

The  Same. 

1  Father  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Of  nature  and  of  grace  the  Lord, 
Be  thou,  in  one  eternal  strain, 
By  all  thy  various  works  adored. 

2  From  heaven  to  earth,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Through  worlds  abov^e  and  worlds  below. 
Thy  boundless  mercies,  freely  given. 

In  tides  of  bliss  forever  flow. 

3  Sing,  0  ye  heavens — burst  into  praise, 
Thou  earth,  and  let  the  anthem  roll 
Till  rocks  and  tombs  shall  hear  the  lays, 
And  light  and  life  embrace  the  whole. 

80.  L.  M.  *Thurlow. 

7%e  Same.     Ps.  148. 

1  To  praise  the  Lord  be  our  delight ; 
O  praise  him  in  the  arched  height; 
Let  hosts  and  angels  of  his  own 
All  warble  praise  to  him  alone. 

2  Ye  sun  and  moon,  the  eyes  of  day 
And  dewy  night,  his  praise  display  ; 
Ye  stars,  and  thou,  0  light,  awake 
Loud-voiced  music  for  his  sake. 

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87.  GENERAL    PRAISE. 

3  Ye  boundless  heavens  spread  out  on  high, 
Ring  with  the  golden  melody ; 

And,  all  ye  waters  laid  in  store 
Above  the  heavens,  in  song  adore. 

4  Let  them  in  grateful  concert  praise 
The  Lord,  and  magnify  his  ways ; 
Be  his  eternal  love  displayed 

Who  spake  the  word,  and  they  were  made. 

5  And  on  the  earth — 0  praise  the  Lord ; 
Ye  monstrous  deeps,  your  praise  afford ; 
Thou  burning  fire,  and  hail,  and  snow, 
And  vapors,  your  great  Author  know. 

6  Praise  him,  and  in  his  name  rejoice, 
Ye  sons  of  men,  with  heart  and  voice ; 

0  let  them  sing  his  holy  worth 
Whose  praise  is  over  heaven  and  earth. 

87,  H.  M.  H.  Ballou,  2d. 

The  Same, 

1  Ye  realms  below  the  skies, 

Your  Maker's  praises  sing ; 
Let  boundless  honors  rise 

To  heaven's  eternal  King ; 
O  bless  his  name  whose  love  extends 
Salvation  to  the  world's  far  ends. 

2  Give  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Ye  kindreds  of  the  earth ; 
His  sovereign  power  record, 
And  show  his  wonders  forth. 
Till  heathen  tongues  his  grace  proclaim, 
And  every  heart  adores  his  name. 
94 


CxENERAL    PRAISE.  88- 

3  'Tis  he  the  mountains  crowns 

With  forests  waving"  wide ; 
'Tis  he  old  ocean  bounds, 

And  heaves  her  roaring  tide  ; 
He  swells  the  tempests  on  the  main, 
Or  breathes  the  zephyr  o'er  the  plain. 

4  Still  let  the  waters  roar 

As  round  the  earth  they  roll : 
His  praise  for  evermore 

They  sound  from  pole  to  pole. 
'Tis  nature's  wild,  unconscious  song 
O'er  thousand  waves  that  floats  along. 

5  His  praise,  ye  worlds  on  high. 

Display  wuth  all  your  spheres, 
Amid  the  darksome  sky. 
When  silent  night  appears. 
0,  let  his  works  declare  his  name 
Through  all  the  universal  frame. 

OO.  C.    M.  BOWRING. 

Nature^s  Evening-  Hymn. 

1  The  heavenly  spheres  to  thee,  0  God, 

Attune  their  evening  hymn  ; 
All-wise,  all-holy  !  thou  art  praised 

In  song  of  seraphim  ; 
^^nnumbered  systems,  suns,  and  worlds 

Unite  to  worship  thee. 
While  thy  majestic  greatness  fills 

Space,  time,  eternity. 

2  Nature — a  temple  worthy  thee 

That  beams  with  light  and  love. 
Whose  flowers  so  sweetly  bloom  below, 
Whose  stars  rejoice  above, 

95 


88.  GENERAL    PRAISE. 

Whose  altars  are  the  mountain-cliffs 
That  rise  along  the  shore, 

Whose  anthems,  the  sublime  accord 
Of  storm  and  ocean  roar — 

3  Her  song  of  gratitude  is  sung 

By  spring's  awakening  hours; 
Her  summer  offers  at  thy  shrine 

Its  earliest,  loveliest  flowers ; 
Her  autumn  brings  its  ripened  fruits, 

In  glorious  luxury  given  ; 
While  winter's  silver  heights  reflect 

Thy  brightness  back  to  heaven. 

4  On  all  thou  smil'st — and  what  is  man 

Before  thy  presence,  God  ? 
A  breath  but  ^^esterday  inspired, 

To-morrow  but  a  clod. 
That  clod  shall  mingle  in  the  vale, 

But,  kindled.  Lord,  by  thee. 
The  spirit  to  thy  arms  shall  spring, 

To  life,  to  liberty. 


96 


'eing,  perfections,  and  providence  of  god. 


89.  L.  M.  Browkb. 

The  Only  God. 

1  Eternal  God  !  almighty  Cause 

Of  earth,  and  sea,  and  worlds  unknown! 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws — 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possessed  ; 
Controlled  by  none  are  thy  commands ; 
Thou  from  thyself  alone  art  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe — 
To  thee  alone  our  homage  pay ; 
AH  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  In  thee,  0  Lord,  our  hope  shall  rest, 
Fountain  of  peace,  and  joy,  and  love  ! 
Thy  favor  only  makes  us  blest ; 
Without  thee  all  would  nothing  prove. 

6  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs — 
Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give  ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts,  and  thine  our  songs. 
And  to  thy  glory  we  would  live. 

9  97 


90,  91.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

6  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands, 
Their  idol  deities  dethrone, 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

90.  H.  M.  S.  Balloit. 

The  Great  First  Cause. 

1  The  first  almighty  Cause, 

Who  did  all  things  create, 
Gave  nature  all  her  laws. 

Unchangeable  as  fate, 
The  source  of  life,  the  spring  of  springs — 
His  praise  all  heaven  and  nature  sings. 

2  Where'er  we  cast  our  eyes. 

With  raptures  we  behold, 
Below,  or  in  the  skies, 

Wonders  that  can't  be  told : 
In  nature's  book,  in  every  line, 
His  wisdom  and  perfections  shine. 

3  On  him  all  worlds  depend ; 

To  him  all  bend  the  knee ; — 
But  none  can  comprehend 
The  boundless  deity. 
He  fills  all  space,  lives  everywhere, 
Sustains  the  whole,  makes  all  his  care. 

91  •  L.  M.  *  Watts. 

'  God. 

1  God  is  a  name  my  soul  adores, 
Th'  Almighty,  the  Eternal  One  ! 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers 
Confess  the  Infinite  Unknown. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOB.  92. 

2  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres, 
Bade  planets  roll,  and  suns  to  shine  ; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 

3  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows; 

From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run  ;— 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 
And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

4  Thrones  and  dominions  round  thee  fall, 
And  worship  in  submissive  forms ; 
Thy  presence  shakes  this  lower  ball, — 
This  humble  dwelling-place  of  worms. 

5  Who  can  behold  thy  blazing  light ! 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ! — 
Thy  wisdom  only  knows  thy  might ; 
Thy  word  alone  can  speak  thy  name. 


92.  L.  M.  61.  *w.  Ray. 

Perfection  of  God. 

1  Thou  art,  almighty  Lord  of  all, 
From  everlasting  still  the  same  ; 
Before  thee  dazzling  seraphs  fall. 
And  veil  their  faces  in  a  flame. 

To  see  such  bright  perfections  glow — 
Such  floods  of  glory  from  thee  flow. 

2  What  mortal  hand  shall  dare  to  paint 
A  semblance  of  thy  glory,  Lord  ? 
The  brightest  rainbow-tints  are  faint ; 
The  brightest  stars  of  heaven  afford 
But  dim  effusions  of  those  rays 

Of  light  that  round  Jehovah  blaze. 


99 


«F.  BEING,   PERFECTIONS,    AND 

3  The  sun  himself  is  but  a  gleam, 

A  transient  meteor,  from  thy  throne ; 
And  every  frail  and  fickle  beam 
That  ever  in  Creation  shone, 
Is  nothing.  Lord,  compared  to  thee 
In  thy  own  vast  immensity. 

4  But  though  thy  brightness  may  create 
All  worship  from  the  hosts  above. 
What  most  thy  name  must  elevate 
Is,  that  thou  art  a  God  of  love  ; 

And  mercy  is  the  central  sun 
Of  all  thy  glories  joined  in  one. 

93.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Divine  Being  and  Perfections^    Ps.  36. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines  ; 

Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud, 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep  ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large  : 
Both  men  and  beasts  thy  bounty  share: 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge ; 

But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 

4  My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace,    • 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs ! 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 

Flv  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

ioo 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  94. 

5  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; — 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 

And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

6  Life,  like  a  fountain  full  and  free. 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord  ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 


9^»  X.  M.  Anonymous, 

The  surpassing  Glory  of  God, 

1  Since  o'er  thy  footstool  here  below 

Such  radiant  gems  are  strown, 
0  what  magnificence  must  glow, 

Great  God,  about  thy  throne  ! 
So  brilliant  here  these  drops  of  light — 
There  the  full  ocean  rolls — how  bright ! 

2  If  night's  blue  curtain  of  the  sky — 

With  thousand  stars  inwrought, 
Hung  like  a  royal  canopy 

With  glittering  diamonds  fraught — 
Be,  Lord,  thy  temple's  outer  veil, 
What  splendor  at  the  shrine  must  dwell ! 

3  The  dazzling  sun,  at  noon-day  hour — 

Forth  from  his  flaming  vase 
Flinging  o'er  earth  the  golden  shower 

Till  vale  and  mountain  blaze — 
But  shows,  0  Lord,  one  beam  of  thine : 
What,  then,  the  day  where  thou  dost  shine  ! 

4  0  how  shall  these  dim  eyes  endure 

That  noon  of  living  rays  ! 
Or  how  our  spirits,  so  impure. 

9^  101 


95,  96.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

Upon  thy  glory  gaze  ! — 
Anoint,  0  Lord,  anoint  our  sight, 
And  fit  us  for  that  world  of  light. 


95 •  6s  M.  Drummond^ 

The  Unity  of  God. 

1  The  God  who  reigns  alone 
O'er  earth  and  sea  and  sky, 
Let  man  with  praises  own, 
And  sound  his  honors  high. 

2  Him  all  in  heaven  above, 
Him  all  on  earth  below, 

Th'  exhaustless  source  of  love. 
The  great  Creator,  know. 

3  He  formed  the  living  flame. 
He  gave  the  reasoning  mind : 
Then  only  He  may  claim 
The  worship  of  mankind. 

4  So  taught  his  only  Son, 
Blest  messenger  of  grace  ! — 
Th'  Eternal  is  but  one  : 

No  second  holds  his  place. 

96.  L.  M.  KiPPis. 

God  Incomprehensible. 

Great  God  !  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through ; 
Our  laboring  powers  with  reverence  own 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

102 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  97. 

2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought, 
Who  countless  years  his  God  has  sought, 
Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find, 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind. 

3  And  yet  thy  kindness  deigns  to  show 
Enough  for  mortal  minds  to  know  ; 
While  w^isdom,  goodness,  power  divine, 
Through  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine. 

4  O,  may  our  souls  with  rapture  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace  ; 
Explore  thy  sacred  truth^and  still 
Press  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will. 


97.  L.  M.  Watts. 

God  Incomprehensible  and  Sovereign. 

1  Can  creatures  to  perfection  find 

Th'  eternal,  uncreated  Mind  ? 

Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 

Measure  and  search  his  nature  out  ? 

2  'Tis  high  as  heaven — 'tis  deep  as  hell ; 
And  what  can  mortals  know  or  tell  ? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  God  is  a  king  of  power  unknown  ; 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne  ; 
If  he  resolve,  who  dare  oppose, 

Or  ask  him  why,  or  what  he  does  ? 

4  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes  whole; 
He  calms  the  lempest  of  the  soul ; — 
When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair. 

Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar  ? 

103 


98.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

5  He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  moon- 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon ;  * 
The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at  his  reproof. 

6  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways ; 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face  ? 
Who  can  endure  his  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 


98.  L.  M. 


Anonymous. 


The  Spirituality  of  God. 

1  Thou  art,  0  God,  a  spirit  pure, 
Invisible  to  mortal  eyes — 

Th'  immortal  and  th'  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die. 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible  !  what  hand 
Can  draw  thy  image,  spotless,  fair  ? 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  th'  immortal  King  compare  ? 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold  and  silver,  wood  and  stone  : 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens- 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

5  My  soul,  the  purest  homage  pay ; 
In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore ; 

More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice — 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 
104 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  99,  100. 

99.  L.    M.  *D0DDRIDQE. 

Seeing  the  Invisible. 

1  Eternal  and  immortal  King  ! 

Thy  peerless  splendors  none  can  bear ; 
But  darkness  veils  seraphic  eyes 
When  God  with  all  his  glory  's  there. 

2  Yet  faith  can  pierce  the  awful  gloom, 
The  great  Invisible  can  see, 

And  with  its  tremblings  mingle  joy, 
In  fixed  regard,  great  God !  to  thee. 

3  Then  every  tempting  form  of  sin, 
Awed  by  thy  presence,  disappears ; 
And  all  the  glowing,  raptured  soul 
The  likeness  it  contemplates  wears. 

4  O  ever  conscious  to  my  heart — 
Witness  to  its  supreme  desire  ! 
Behold  it  presseth  on  to  thee, 

For  it  hath  caught  the  heavenly  fire. 

5  This  one  petition  would  we  urge, — 
To  bear  thee  ever  in  our  sight. 

In  life,  in  death,  in  worlds  unknown. 
Our  only  portion  and  delight. 

100.  CM.  *Sternhold. 

Majesty  of  God.     Ps.  18. 

1   The  Lord  descended  from  above, 

And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high, 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

105 


101.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Full  royally  he  rode, 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods 

Their  fury  to  restrain. 
And  he,  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
Forevermore  shall  reiofn. 


101.  L.    M.  *WaTT8. 

God  exalted  above  all  Praise. 

1  Eternal  Power,  whose  high  abode 
Becomes  the  grandeur  of  our  God — 
Infinite  lengths  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds  ! 

2  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  ? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too  ; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High  ! 

3  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name ; 
But  0  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

4  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below : 

Be  short  our  tunes — our  words  be  few. 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 


106 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  102,  103. 

103.  L.  M.  Tate. 

Tfie  Majesty  and  Dominion  of  God.     Ps.  93. 

1  With  glory  clad,  with  strength  arrayed, 
The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundations  firmly  laid. 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  'stablished  is  thy  throne, 
Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see  ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity. 

3  The  floods,  0  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
And  toss  their  troubled  waves  on  high  ; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 

4  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure ; 

And  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell. 
That  happy  station  to  secure. 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

103.  C.  M.  *Watt8. 

God^s  Infinite  and  Eternal  Dominion, 

1  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

How  weak  and  frail  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood 

Ere  seas  or  stars  ^vere  made  ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

107 


lOA.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

3  Nature  and  time  all  open  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee  there  's  nothing  old  appears — 
Great  God  !  there 's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  on 
Thine  undisturbed  afl^airs. 

6  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

How  weak  and  frail  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 


104.  C.  M.  *Watts. 

Decrees  and  Dominion  of  God. 

1  Keep  silence,  all  created  things. 

And  wait  your  Maker's  nod  ; — 
My  soul  stands  trembling  w^hile  she  sings 
The  honors  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree  : 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne. 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown ; 
And  there,  the  following  page  he  turns, 

And  treads  the  monarch  down. 
108 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  105. 

4  No  creature  asks  the  reason  why, 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives ; 

No  fav'rite  angel  dares  to  pry 

Between  the  folded  leaves. 

5  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 

My  fate  with  curious  eyes — 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise^ 

6  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace 

0  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded,  in  some  humble  place> 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 


105.  C.  M.  *Watt8. 

Decrees  and  Providence  of  God. 

1  Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 

Abased  before  the  Lord : 
Whate'er  his  mighty  hand  has  formed 
He  governs  with  a  word. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  There  's  not  a  sparrow  nor  a  worm 

O'erlooked  in  his  decrees ; 
He  raises  monarchs  to  their  thrones, 
Or  sinks  them  as  he  please. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  we  go, 

'Tis  he  provides  the  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  the  sun 
If  darkness  cloud  our  days. 

10  109 


106.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

5  Trusting  thy  wisdom,  God  of  love, 

We  would  not  wish  to  know 
What,  in  the  book  of  thy  decreeSr 
Awaits  us  here  below. 

6  Be  this  alone  our  fervent  prayer, — 

Whate'er  our  lot  shall  be. 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows,  may  they  form 
Our  souls  for  heaven  and  thee. 


106.  CM,  H.K.WHITB. 

God^s  Power  over  his  Works, 

1  The  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might : 

The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks,  and  in  his  heavenly  height 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves  I  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar  : 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night !  your  force  combine  ; 

Without  his  high  behest. 
Ye  shall  not  in  the  mountain  pine 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  Ye  nations  !  bend,  in  reverence  bend, 

Ye  monarch s  !  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  our  God. 


110 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  107,  108. 

107.  L.  M.  *Wallace. 

Greatness  and  Grandeur  of  God. 

1  How  great  is  our  Creator,  God, 
In  wisdom,  majesty,  and  might, 
When  he  displays  his  power  abroad, 
And  brings  his  wonders  forth  to  light ! 

2  Behold  what  cloudy  columns  rise, 
Terrific  as  the  shades  of  night ! 
What  peals  of  thunder  rend  the  skies ! 
The  lightning,  how  sublimely  bright ! 

3  How  dreadful  is  the  threatening  hail ! 
Th'  approaching  tempest,  0  how  grand ! 
What  terror  doth  the  mind  assail 
When  deep  convulsions  shake  the  land ! 

4  The  seas  with  hollow  murmurs  groan ; 
The  bowels  of  the  mountains  flame  ; 
The  elements,  affrighted,  own 

The  awful  greatness  of  thy  name. 

5  Almighty  God  !  thy  chariot  wheels 
In  solemn  pomp  and  grandeur  roll ; 
Thy  presence  trembling  nature  feels, 
And  humble  reverence  fills  the  souL 

108.  C.  M.  Watts. 
The  Power  and  Majesty  of  God.     Ps.  89. 

1  With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear, 
And  bow  before  the  Lord; 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

Ill 


109.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be  ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! — 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
Or  truth,  compared  with  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand  ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll — 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace, 
While  truth  and  mercy,  joined  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 


109.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

The  Majesty  and  Condescension  qf  God. 

1  Eternal  Power !  almighty  God  ! 

Who  can  approach  thy  throne  ? 
Accessless  light  is  thy  abode, 
To  angel-eyes  unknown. 

2  Before  the  radiance  of  thine  eye 

The  heavens  no  longer  shine. 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky 
Are  but  the  shade  of  thine. 

3  Great  God !  and  wilt  thou  condescend 

To  cast  a  look  below — 
To  this  vile  world  thy  notice  bend. 

These  seats  of  sin  and  woe  ? 
112 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  110. 

4  But  0  to  show  thy  smiling  face, 

To  bring  thy  glories  near —  ^ 

Amazing  and  transporting  grace 
To  dwell  with  mortals  here  ! 

5  How  strange,  how  awful,  is  thy  love  ! — 

With  trembling  we  adore. 
Not  all  th'  exalted  minds  above 
Its  wonders  can  explore. 

6  While  golden  harps  and  angel-tongues 

Resound  immortal  lays. 
Great  God  !  permit  our  humble  songs 
To  rise  and  mean  thy  praise. 


110.  L.    M.  ANONYMtJUS. 

Eternity  of  God.     Ps.  90. 

1  Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, 
Or  the  fair  earth  in  order  stood. 

Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

2  A  thousand  ages  in  their  flight 
With  thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day ; 
Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 

At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

3  But  our  brief  life  's  a  shadowy  dream, 
A  passing  thought,  that  soon  is  o'er, 
That  fades  with  morning's  earliest  beam, 
And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

4  To  us,  0  Lord,  the  w^isdom  give 
So  every  precious  hour  to  spend 
That  we  at  length  with  thee  may  Kve 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 

10=^  113 


Ill,  112.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

111*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

God  Eternal  and  Unchangeable. 

1  All-powerful,  self-existent  God, 
Who  all  creation  dost  sustain ! 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come, 
And  everlasting  is  thy  reign. 

2  Fixed  and  eternal  as  thy  days. 
Each  glorious  attribute  divine 
Through  ages  infinite  shall  still 
With  undiminished  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  being  !  Source  of  good  ! 
Immutable  thou  dost  remain ; 

Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  reign. 

4  Yon  shining  orbs  may  leave  their  course, 
The  sun  his  destined  path  forsake. 

And  burning  desolation  mark 
Amid  the  worlds  his  devious  track ; 

5  Earth  may  with  all  her  powers  dissolve, 
If  such  the  great  Creator's  will ; 

But  thou  forever  art  the  same — 
I  AM  is  thy  memorial  still. 

113*  CM.  Anonymous. 

Crod  Omnipresent. 

I  There  's  not  a  place  in  earth's  vast  round, 
In  ocean  deep,  or  air, 
Where  skill  and  wisdom  are  not  found, 
For  God  is  everywhere. 
114 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  113. 

2  Around,  within,  below,  above, 

Wherever  space  extends. 
There  Heaven  displays  its  boundless  love, 
And  power  with  mercy  blends. 

3  Then  rise,  my  soul,  and  sing  his  name, 

And  all  his  praise  rehearse. 
Who  spread  abroad  earth's  wondrous  frame, 
And  built  the  universe. 

4  Where'er  thine  earthly  lot  is  cast, 

His  power  and  love  declare ; 
Nor  think  the  mighty  theme  too  vast, 
For  God  is  everywhere. 


lis.  L.  M.  Blacklock. 

Tfie  Same. 

1  Father  of  all !  omniscient  Mind ! 
Thy  wisdom  who  can  comprehend  ? 
Its  highest  point  what  eye  can  find. 
Or  to  its  lowest  depths  descend  ? 

2  What  cavern  deep,  what  hill  sublime. 
Beyond  thy  reach  shall  I  pursue  ? 
What  dark  recess,  what  distant  clime. 
Shall  hide  me  from  thy  boundless  view  ? 

3  If  up  to  heaven's  ethereal  height. 
Thy  prospect  to  elude,  I  rise. 

In  splendor  there,  supremely  bright. 
Thy  presence  shall  my  sight  surprise. 

4  Thee,  mighty  God  !  my  vvond'ring  soul. 
Thee,  all  her  conscious  powers  adore. 
Whose  being  circumscribes  the  whole. 
Whose  eyes  the  universe  explore. 

115 


114.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

5  Thine  essence  fills  this  breathing  frame  ; 
It  glows  in  every  vital  part, 

Lights  up  my  soul  v^ith  livelier  flame, 
And  feeds  with  life  my  beating  heart. 

6  To  thee,  from  whom  my  being  came. 
Whose  sniile  is  all  the  heaven  I  know, 
Ins<pired  with  this  exalted  theme, 

To  thee  my  grateful  strains  shall  flow. 


11.4:.  L.  M.   61.  Montgomery. 

God  Omnipresent  and  Omniscient.    Ps.  139. 

1  Searcher  of  hearts  !  to  thee  are  known 
The  inmost  secrets  of  my  breast ; 

At  home,  abroad,  in  crowds,  alone. 
Thou  mark'st  my  rising  and^my  rest — 
My  thoughts  far  off,  through  every  maze, 
Source,  stream,  and  issue — all  my  ways. 

2  No  word  that  from  my  mouth  proceeds, 
Evil  or  good,  escapes  thine  ear  ; 
Witness  thou  art  to  all  my  deeds — 
Before,  behind,  forever  near. 

Such  knowledge  is  for  me  too  high  : 
I  live  but  in  my  Maker's  eye. 

3  How  from  thy  presence  should  I  go, 
Or  whither  from  thy  Spirit  flee. 
Since  all  above,  around,  below, 
Exist  in  thine  immensity  ? 

If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  way, 
I  meet  thee  in  eternal  day ; 

4  If  in  the  grave  I  make  my  bed 

With  worms  and  dust,  lo,  thou  art  there; 
If,  on  the  wings  of  morning  sped, 
116 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  115. 

Beyond  the  ocean  I  repair, 

I  feel  thine  all-controlling  will, 

And  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still. 

5  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of  peace, 
0  God,  to  me  ! — how  great  the  sum  ! — 
New  every  morn,  they  never  cease  : 
They  were,  they  are,  and  yet  shall  come 
In  number  and  in  compass  more 

Than  ocean's  sand  or  ocean's  shore. 

6  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart ; 
Try  me,  my  secret  soul  survey, 

And  warn  thy  servant  to  depart 
From  every  false  and  evil  way  : 
So  shall  thy  truth  my  guidance  be 
To  life  and  immortality. 


1 15,  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

The  Same.    Ps.  139. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
My  rising  up  and  lying  down  ; 
My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee — 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

5  Surrounded  by  thy  power  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand. 
0  skill,  for  human  reach  too  high ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye  ! 

3  0  could  I  so  perfidious  be 

To  think  of  once  deserting  thee, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  shun 
Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  ? 

117 


116*  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

4  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 
Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

5  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night, 

One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray. 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

6  Search,  try,  0  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart, 
If  mischief  lurks  in  any  part ; 

Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way* 


116.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  139. 

1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee. 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest — 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 

Before  they're  formed  within ; 
And,  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  0  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 

Beset  on  every  side. 
118 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  117. 


5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul -from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


117.  CM.  Abbuckl.. 

The  Same, 

1  My  heart,  and  all  my  ways,  0  God, 

By  thee  are  searched  and  seen ; 
My  outward  acts  thine  eye  observes — 
My  secret  thoughts  within. 

2  Attendant  on  my  steps,  all  day 

Thy  providence  I  see. 
And  in  the  solitude  of  night 
I'm  present  still  with  thee. 

3  No  spot  the  boundless  realms  of  space, 

Whence  thou  art  absent,  know  : 
In  heaven  thou  reign'st  a  glorious  king— 
An  awful  judge  below. 

4  Lord  !  if  within  my  thoughtless  heart 

Thou  aught  should'st  disapprove. 
The  secret  evil  bring  to  light, 
And  by  thy  grace  remove. 

5  If  e'er  my  ways  have  been  perverse 

Or  foolish  in  thy  view, 
Recal  my  steps  to  thy  commands, 
And  form  my  life  anew. 


119 


118,  119.  BEING,   PERFECTIONS,   AND 

118.  CM.  *WatT8. 

God^s  Wisdom  in  his  Works.     Ps.  111. 

1  Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong 

To  our  almighty  God  : 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought ! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame  ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  Mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  Nature,  and  time,  and  earth,  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim: 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  know  thy  name  ? 

5  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he  's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

119.  10s  &  lis  M.  Proud. 

God's  Greatness  and  Mercy. 

I  Thy  name  we  extol,  Jehovah  our  King ; 
Forever  in  thee  we'll  triumph  and  sing ; 
From  morning  to  evening  thy  goodness  we'll  praise, 
And,  while  we  have  being,  thy  honor  we'll  raise. 
180 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  120. 

2  How  great  is  the  Lord !  no  tongue  can  make  known 
The  infinite  God  ;  eternal  his  throne  ; 

And  great  be  his  praises,  by  all  be  they  given, 
By  men  and  by  angels,  on  earth  and  in  heaven^ 

3  The  works  of  his  hand  declare  his  vast  might ; 
His  terrible  acts  are  holy  and  right; 

His  truth  and  his  justice  are  seen  in  his  ways, 
And  his  mighty  wonders  demand  highest  praise. 

4  His  goodness  and  truth,  how  rich  do  they  prove  ! 
No  anger  he  bears — his  nature  is  love ; 

To  all  he  is  tender,  and  good  doth  impart  : 
To  him  will  we  render  the  praise  of  the  heart. 


120.  L.  P.  M.  Watts. 

God^s  enduring  Goodness  and  Truth.     Ps.  146. 

1  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath, 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  ; — 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood  ; 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour  ; 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rel3'- 
On  Israel's  God  ; — he  made  the  sky 

And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train ; 
11  121 


121.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

His  truth  forever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind ; 

He  sends  the  laboring  conscience  peace  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  ril  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  ;— 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


131  •  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Holiness  of  God. 

1  Holy  as  thou,  0  Lord,  is  none  ; 
Thy  holiness  is  all  thine  own; 
A  drop  of  that  unbounded  sea 

Is  ours,  a  drop  derived  from  thee. 

2  And  when  thy  purity  we  share. 
Thy  glory  we  alone  declare. 
And,  humbled  into  nothing,  own 
Holy  and  pure  is  God  alone. 

3  Sole,  self-existing  God  and  Lord, 
By  all  the  heavenly  hosts  adored  ! 
Let  all  on  earth  bow  down  to  thee, 
And  own  thy  dreadful  majesty. 

122 


PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  122. 

123  •  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same 

1  Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 

Of  our  eternal  King: 
'  Thrice  holy  Lord,'  the  angels  cry — 
*  Thrice  holy,'  let  us  sing. 

2  Heaven's  brightest  lamps  with  him  compared. 

How  mean  they  look  and  dim  ! 
The  fairest  angels  have  their  spots 
When  once  compared  with  him. 

3  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

4  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  0  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift,  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

5  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  His  name 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach : 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 

6  Thou  holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free : 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 


123 


123,  124.  BEING,   PERFECTIONS,   AND 

1S3.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  99. 

1  Exalt  the  Lord,  our  God, 
And  worship  at  his  feet ; 

His  nature  is  all  holiness. 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest. 

When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  prayed, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 
Nor  would  destroy  their  race  ; 

And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known 
When  they  abused  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
Whose  grace  is  still  the  same ; — 

Still  he  's  a  God  of  holiness. 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

124:«  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Providence  and  Perfections  of  God. 

1  Father  of  all,  whose  powerful  voice 
Called  forth  this  universal  frame, 
Whose  mercies  over  all  rejoice. 
Through  endless  ages  still  the  same! 

2  Thou,  by  thy  word,  upholdest  all ; 
Thy  bounteous  love  to  all  is  showed; 
Thou  hear'st  thine  every  creature's  call, 
And  fillest  every  mouth  with  good. 

124 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  125. 

3  In  heaven  thou  reign'st  enthroned  in  light, 
Nature's  expanse  beneath  thee  spread ; 
Earth,  air,  and  sea  before  thy  sight, 

And  hell's  deep  gloom,  are  open  laid. 

4  Wisdom  and  might  and  love  are  thine  : 
Prostrate  before  thy  face  we  fall, 
Confess  thine  attributes  divine, 

And  own  thee  sovereign  Lord  of  alL 

5  Thee,  sovereign  Lord,  let  all  confess 
That  move  on  earth,  or  sea,  or  sky — 
Revere  thy  power,  thy  goodness  bless, 
And  bow  before  thy  piercing  eye. 

6  All  ye  who  owe  to  him  your  breath, 
In  praise  your  every  hour  employ ; 
Jehovah  reigns — be  glad,  O  earth, 
And  shout,  ye  morning  stars,  for  joy. 

125.  L.  M.  Dyer. 

God's  Care  over  AIL 

1  Greatest  of  beings  !   Source  of  life  ! 
Sovereign  of  air,  of  earth,  and  sea  ! 
All  nature  feels  thy  power — but  man 
A  grateful  tribute  pays  to  thee. 

2  Children,  whose  little  minds,  unformed, 
Ne'er  raised  a  tender  thought  to  heaven  ; 
And  men,  whom  reason  lifts  to  Grod, 
Though  oft  by  passion  downward  driven ; 

3  Those,  too,  who  bend  with  age  and  care, 
And  faint  and  tremble  near  the  tomb — 
Who,  sickening  at  the  present  scene. 
Sigh  for  that  better  state  to  come ; 

11=^  125 


1P6.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

4  All,  great  Creator  !  all  are  tliine ; 
All  feel  thy  providential  care  ; 

And,  through  each  varying  scene  of  life, 
Alike  thy  constant  pity  share. 

5  And  whether  grief  oppress  the  heart, 
Or  whether  joy  elate  the  breast, 

Or  life  still  keep  its  little  course, 
Or  death  invite  the  heart  to  rest, 

6  All  are  thy  messengers,  and  all 
Thy  sacred  pleasure.  Lord,  obey ; 
And  all  are  training  man  to  dwell 
Nearer  to  bliss,  and  nearer  thee. 


126.  7s  M.  *Ryland. 

All  our  Times  in  Go(Vs  Hand, 

1  Sovereign  Euler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand. 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Thou  didst  form  me  by  thy  power ; 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  hour  by  hour ; 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  thy  wise  decree. 

3  Times  of  sickness — times  of  health ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief; 

4  Times  temptation's  power  to  prove  ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Savior's  love ; — 
All  is  fixed,  the  means  and  end, 

As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 
126 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  127. 

5  0  thou  gracious,  wise,  and  just ! 

In  thy  hands  my  life  I  trust.  ^ 

Have  I  aught  that 's  dearer  still  ? 
I  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

127.  C.  M.  Scott. 

Divine  Providence. 

1  God  reigns  ; — events  in  order  flow 

Man's  industry  to  guide  ; 

But  in  a  different,  channel  go 

To  humble  human  pride. 

2  The  swift  not  always  in  the  race 

Shall  wnn  the  crowning  prize; 
Not  always  wealth  and  honor  grace 
The  labors  of  the  wise. 

3  Fond  mortals  do  themselves  beguile 

When  on  themselves  they  rest ; 
Blind  is  their  wisdom,  vain  their  toil, 
By  thee,  0  Lord,  unblest. 

4  'Tis  ours  the  furrows  to  prepare. 

And  sow  the  precious  grain ; 
'Tis  thine  to  give  the  sun  and  air, 
And  to  command  the  rain. 

5  Evil  and  good  before  thee  stand 

Their  mission  to  perform  ; 
The  sun  shines  bright  at  thy  command ; 
Thy  hand  directs  the  storm. 

6  In  all  thy  ways  we  humbly  own 

Thy  providential  power ; 
Entrusted  to  thy  care  alone, 
The  lot  of  every  hour. 

127 


128,   129.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

138.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Providence  Mysterious. 

1  Thy  ways,  0  Lord,  with  wise  design, 
Are  framed  upon  thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  or  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 
Poor  mortals  thine  arrangements  view, 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thine  own  peculiar  care. 
Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uneyed. 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 

They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way ; 
But,  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye, 
None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray, 

Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favored  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne  ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
ril  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

129.  C.  M.  Beddome. 

The  Same. 

1  Great  God  of  providence  !  thy  ways 
Are  hid  from  mortal  sight — 

Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades, 
Or  clothed  with  dazzling  light. 

128 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  130. 

2  The  wondrous  methods  of  thy  grace 

Evade  the  human  eye  ; 
The  nearer  we  attempt  t'  approach 
The  farther  off  they  fly. 

3  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above, 

Where  thou  dost  ever  reign, 
These  myst'ries  shall  be  all  unveiled, 
And  not  a  doubt  remain. 

4  The  Sun  of  righteousness  shall  there 

His  brightest  beams  display, 
And  not  a  hovering  cloud  obscure 
That  never-ending  day. 


130.  C.    M.  COWPER. 

The  Same. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill. 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread. 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace : 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

139 


131.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  every  hour  ; — 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


131  •  L,  M.  Anonymous. 

Providence  Kind  and  Sure, 

1  Through  all  the  various  passing  scene 
Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good. 

Thy  hand,  O  God !  conducts  unseen 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest,  with  paternal  care, 
Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  each  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  When  lowest  sunk  with  grief  and  shame, 
Filled  with  affliction's  bitter  cup. 

Lost  to  relations,  friends,  and  fame. 
Thy  powerful  hand  can  raise  us  up, 

4  Thy  powerful  consolations  cheer. 

Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetched  sigh, 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear 
That  silent  dims  the  widow's  eye, 

5  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
On  thy  eternal  will  depend  ; 

And  all  for  greater  good  were  given. 
And  all  shall  in  thy  glory  end. 
130 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 


132. 


This  be  my  care — to  all  beside 
Indifferent  let  my  wishes  be, — 
'  Passion  be  calm,  and  dumb  be  pride, 
And  fixed,  0  God,  my  soul  on  thee.' 


13S.  C.  M.  Fawcbtt. 

Providence  Unsearchable. 

1  Thy  way,  0  God !  is  in  the  sea ; 

Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace. 

Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 

Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  vails  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wandering  thoughts  confound. 

3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 

My  earthly  hopes  destroy, 

In  deep  astonishment  I  stand, 

And  ask  the  reason  why. 

4  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love : 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

5  *Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will : 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight. 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

6  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace, 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

131 


133,   134.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

1.33*  Ck  M.  Beddomb. 

Providence  and  Grace  Unsearchable. 

1  Almighty  God,  thy  wondrous  works 

Of  providence  and  grace, 
An  angel's  perfect  mind  exceed, 
And  all  our  pride  abase. 

2  Stupendous  heights  !  amazing  depths ! 

Creatures  in  vain  explore  ; 
Or  if  a  transient  glimpse  we  gain, 
'Tis  faint,  and  quickly  o'er. 

3  Though  all  the  mysteries  lie  concealed 

Beyond  what  we  can  see. 
Grant  us  the  knowledge  of  ourselves, 
The  knowledge,  Lord,  of  thee. 

134.  L.  M.  *Beddomk. 

Providence  Unsearchable. 

1  Wait,  0  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still  ; 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise  ; — 
His  ways  are  just — his  counsels  wise. 

2  Thick  darkness  round  his  throne  he  draws  ; 
His  work  performs — conceals  the  cause ; 
But  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  in  heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees  ; 

And  age  to  age  has  still  confessed 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 
132 


fROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 


135. 


4  Wait,  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat; 
And,  mid  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 


135.  S.  M.  *Jebvis. 

God^s  Providence  in  National  Overturns. 

1  God,  to  correct  the  world, 
In  wrath  is  slow  to  rise, 

But  comes  at  length  in  thunder  clothed, 
And  darkness  veils  the  skies. 

2  His  banners,  lifted  high. 
The  nations'  God  declare, 

And,  stained  with  blood,  with  terrors  marked, 
Spread  wonder  and  despair. 

3  All  earthly  pomp  and  pride 
Are  in  his  presence  lost — 

Empires  o'erturned — thrones,  sceptres,  crowns 
In  wild  confusion  tost. 

4  While  war  and  wo  prevail, 
And  desolation  wide, 

In  God,  the  sovereign  Lord  of  all, 
The  righteous  still  confide. 

5  Mysterious  is  the  course 
Of  his  tremendous  way ; 

His  path  is  in  the  trackless  winds, 
And  in  the  foaming  sea. 

6  He'll  curb  the  lawless  power, 
The  deadly  wrath,  of  man, 

And  all  the  windings  will  unfold 
Of  his  own  gracious  plan. 

12  133 


136,  137.  BEING,   PERFECTIONS,    AND 


136.  C.  M,  Heevby. 

God^s  Providence  always  Kind. 

1  Through  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys  : 
O,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
And  regulate  our  ways  ? 

2  1  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous  love, 

Immeasurably  kind : 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

3  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good 

Nor  less  when  he  denies ; 
Even  crosses  from  his  sovereign  hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

1.0#  •  C*  M.  Anonymous. 

God  Just  and  Wise  in  Afflictions. 

1  If  Providence,  to  try  my  heart, 

Afflictions  should  prepare. 

To  God  submissive  may  I  bend. 

And  keep  me  from  despair. 

2  Whatever  he  orders  must  be  just ; 

Then  let  me  kiss  the  rod, 

Nor,  poorly  sunk,  at  all  distrust 

The  goodness  of  my  God. 

3  The  mind  to  which  I  owe  my  own 

To  guide  this  mind  is  wise, 
And  he  to  whom  my  faults  are  known 

The  fittest  to  chastise. 
134 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  138. 

4  Then,  till  life's  latest  sands  are  run, 

0  teach  me,  Power  Divine, 

Still  to  reply,  '  Thy  will  be  done, 

Whate'er  becomes  of  mine.' 


138.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

God  Wise  and  Merciful  in  Chastisements, 

1  How  gracious  and  how  wise 
Is  our  chastising  God  ! 

And  0  how  rich  the  blessings  are 
That  blossom  from  his  rod  ! 

2  He  lifts  it  up  on  high 
With  pity  in  his  heart, 

That  every  stroke  his  children  feel 
May  gracp  and  peace  impart. 

3  Instructed  thus,  they  bow, 
And  own  his  sovereign  sway ; 

They  turn  their  erring  footsteps  back 
To  his  forsaken  way. 

4  His  covenant  love  they  seek. 
And  seek  the  happy  bands 

That  closer  still  engage  iheir  hearts 
To  honor  his  commands. 

5  Our  Father  !  we  consent 
To  discipline  divine, 

And  bless  the  pains  that  make  our  souls 
Still  more  completely  thine. 


135 


139»  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

139.  L.  M.  Watts. 

God's  Protection,  Grace,  and  Truth.    Ps.  67. 

1  My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown  ! 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry  : 
The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God ! 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

4  My  heart  is  fixed — my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  : 

Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise — 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky; 

His  truth  to  endless  years  remains 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God  I 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 


136 


PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  140. 

140.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

God  our  Refuge  and  Home.    Ps.  90. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  through  every  changing  scene, 
Hast  to  thy  saints  a  refuge  been — 
Through  every  age,  eternal  God, 

Their  pleasing  home,  their  safe  abode. 

2  In  thee  our  fathers  sought  their  rest ; 
In  thee  our  fathers  still  are  blest ; 

And  while  the  tomb  confines  their  dust, 
In  thee  their  souls  abide  and  trust. 

3  Lo,  we  are  risen,  a  feeble  race, 
Awhile  to  fill  our  fathers'  place  ; 
Our  helpless  state  with  pity  view, 
And  let  us  share  their  refuge  too. 

4  Through  all  the  thorny  paths  we  trace 
In  this  uncertain  wilderness. 

When  friends  desert,  and  foes  invade, 
Revive  our  heart,  and  guard  our  head. 

5  So,  when  this  pilgrimage  is  o'er. 
And  we  must  dwell  in  flesh  no  more, 
To  thee  our  separate  souls  shall  come, 
And  find  in  thee  a  surer  home. 

6  To  thee  our  infant  race  we  leave  ; 
Them  may  their  fathers'  God  receive, 
That  voices  yet  unformed  may  raise 
Succeeding  hymns  of  humble  praise. 

137 


141,  142.  BEING,   PERFECTIONS,   AND 

141.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God  our  Deliverer  and  Comforter.    Ps.  34. 

1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast 

Till  all  that  are  distrest 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  Their  drooping  hearts  were  soon  refreshed 

Who  looked  to  him  for  aid ; 
Desired  success  in  every  face 
A  cheerful  air  displayed. 

4  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succor  trust. 

5  0,  make  but  trial  of  his  love : 

Experienc6%rill  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

142.  L.  P.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God  our  Refuge,    Ps.  46. 

1  God  ^s  our  refuge  in  distress — 
A  present  help  when  dangers  press  : 

In  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide, 
138 


TROVIDtNCE    OF    GOD. 


143 


Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tossed, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 
Torn  piece-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

2  A  gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill — 

The  royal  seat  of  God  most  high : 
God  dwells  in  Zion,  whose  fair  towers 
Shall  mock  th'  assaults  of  earthly  powers, 

While  his  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

143.  L.  M.  Watts. 

God  the  Refuge  of  his  Saints.    Ps.  46. 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 
When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade  ; 
Ere  we  can  oflfer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there — 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world  : 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar : 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 
Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God — 

Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through. 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 
That  all  our  raging  fear  controls ; — 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

139 


144,  145.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 


144.  L.  M.  Watt». 

God  our  Protector  and  Guide.    Ps.  121. 

1  Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
Th'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies : 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives ; 
There  my  almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives, — the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  madf 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet — he  guards  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day ; 
He  spreads  the  evening  vail,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

4  Israel  (a  name  divinely  blest) 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest : 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 


145.  C.  M.  *phoi7d. 

God  our  Protector  and  Savior. 

1  Jehovah  lives,  and  be  his  name 
By  every  heart  adored  ; 
From  age  to  age  he  is  the  same, 

The  only  God  and  Lord. 
140 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  146. 

2  He  is  our  rock  when  troubles  rise, 

And  storms  and  tempests  low'r ; 
He  rides  triumphant  in  the  skies, 
And  saves  us  by  his  power. 

3  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs  : 

We  give  Jehovah  praise — 
Lift  up  our  hearts,  and  holy  songs 
To  our  Deliverer  raise. 

'4  He  saves  from  danger,  death,  and  hell, 
From  fear,  distress,  and  harm ; 
He  makes  our  souls  in  safety  dwell, 
And  mighty  is  his  arm. 

5  Great  is  the  mercy  we  have  found, 
And  great  shall  be  our  praise  ; 
We'll  spread  his  power  and  mercy  round, 
And  songs  of  honor  raise. 


146«  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

God  our  Protector  and  Guide, 

1  God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 
Through  varied  deaths  my  soul  hath  led, 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour. 

Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head ! 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own. 
Thy  ruling  providence  I  see  ; 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 

3  Whither,  0  whither,  should  I  fly 
But  to  my  loving  Father's  breast, 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest  ? 

141 


147.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 
But  thou,  0  God,  my  wisdom  art ; 
I  ever  into  ruin  run, 
But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

6  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  hlind, 
Lead  me  a  way  1  have  not  known ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, — 
The  heaven  of  loving  thee  alone. 

147.  C.  M.  Watts. 

God  our  Preserver  in  Times  of  Sickness.     Ps.  121. 

1  To  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes ; 

There  all  my  hopes  are  laid  ; — 
The  Lord  that  built  the  earth  and  skies 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

2  Their  feet  shall  never  slide  nor  fall 

Whom  he  designs  to  keep ; 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 
His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

3  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 

With  his  almighty  arm. 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 

4  Israel !  rejoice,  and  rest  secure — 

Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord  ; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

6  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 
Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite ; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon- 

From  blasting  damps  at  night. 
142 


PROVIDENCE    OP    GOD.  148. 

6  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath, 
W-here  thickest  dangers  come  ; — 
Go,  and  return,  secure  from  death, 
Till  God  commands  ihee  home. 


148.  H.  M.  *Watt8. 

The  Same.    Ps.  121. 

1  Upward  we  lift  our  eyes  : 
From  God  is  all  our  aid, — 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made. 

God  is  the  tower 
To  which  we  fly ;  his  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 

2  Our  feet  shall  never  slide. 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 

Since  God-,  our  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  us  from  our  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes, 
Which  never  sleep,  shall  Israel  keep 
When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day. 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air. 
Shall  take  our  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 

Thou  art  our  sun. 
And  thou  our  shade,  to  guard  our  head 
By  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  ? 
And  we  can  trust  thee.  Lord, 
To  keep  our  mortal  breath. 

143 


149.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

We'll  go  and  come, 

Nor  fear  to  die,  till,  from  on  high, 

Thou  call  us  home. 


149.  C.    P.    M.  H.  MOOBE. 

God's  Love  seen  in  Nature. 

My  God  !  thy  boundless  love  I  praise : 
How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze — 

How  sweetly  bloom  below  ! 
It  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne ; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  for  ever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  mom. 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne. 

Their  genial  drops  distil ; 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows. 
It  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

It  robes  in  cheerful  green  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  flowery  beauties  round, 

Whose  sweets  perfume  the  gale ; 
Its  bounties  richly  spread  the  plain — 
The  blushing  fruit,  the  golden  grain — 

And  smile  on  every  vale. 

But  in  thy  word  I  see  it  shine 
With  grace  and  glories  more  divine, 

Proclaiming  sins  forgiven ; 
There  Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 

And  opens  all  her  heaven. 

144 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  150 

5  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude — ~ 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 


150.  C.  M.  Browne. 

The  Same, 

1  Lord  !  thou  art  good — all  nature  shows 

Its  mighty  author  kind  ; 
Thy  bounty  through  creation  flows, 
Full,  free,  and  unconfined. 

2  The  whole  in  every  part  proclaims 

Thy  infinite  good-will ; 
It  shines  in  stars,  and  flows  in  streams, 
And  bursts  from  every  hilL 

3  We  view  it  o'er  the  spreading  main, 

And  heavens  which  spread  more  wide  ; 
It  drops  in  gentle  showers  of  rain. 
And  rolls  in  every  tide. 

4  Long  hath  it  been  diffused  abroad, 

Through  ages  past  and  gone, 
Nor  ever  can  exhausted  be, 
But  still  keeps  flowing  on. 

6  Through  the  whole  earth  it  pours  supplies- 
Spreads  joy  through  every  part. 
0  may  such  love  attract  my  eyes, 
And  captivate  my  heart ; 
13 

145 


151,  152.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,   AND 

6  My  highest  admiration  raise ; 
My  best  affections  move ; 
Employ  my  tongue  in  songs  of  praise, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  love. 


lol*  L.    M.  DODDRIDGB. 

Universal  Love  of  God, 

1  Triumphant,  Lord,  thy  goodness  reigns 
Through  all  the  wide  celestial  plains, 
And  its  full  streams  redundant  flow 
Down  to  th'  abodes  of  men  below. 

2  Through  nature's  works  its  glories  shine ; 
The  cares  of  providence  are  thine ; 

And  grace  erects  our  mortal  frame 
The  fairest  temple  to  thy  name. 

3  O  give  to  every  human  heart 

To  taste  and  feel  how  good  thou  art — 
With  grateful  love,  and  reverend  fear, 
To  know  how  blest  thy  children  are. 

152.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  145.    , 

1  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King  ! 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies : 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines. 

And  every  want  supplies. 
146 


PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  153 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food : 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

6  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 
Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 


153.  L.  M.  Watts. 

God's  Mercy  to  the  Human  Race.    Ps.  136. 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise  : 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown  ; 

The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown. 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  promised  land : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong — 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pity  work  within  : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  death  and  sin  shall  reign  no  more. 

147 


154.  BEING,    PERFECTIONS,    AND 

6  He  sent  i^is  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong — 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Thrbugh  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 


154.  S.  M.  *Watts. 

God's  Condescension  and  Goodness  to  Man.    Ps.  8. 

1  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King! 
Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 
I  raise  my  wondering  eyes, 

And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies — 

3  When  I  survey  the  stars. 
And  all  their  shining  forms — 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  feeble  thing, 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms  ? 

4  Lord,  what  is  feeble  man 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so  ? 
Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  placed, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
How  wondrous  are  thy  ways  ! 

Of  dust  and  worm.s  thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 
148 


PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  155 

6  0  Lord,  our  heavenly  King! 

Thy  name  is  all  divine ; 
Thy  glories  round  the    earth     are  spread, 

And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 


155.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

God^s  constant  Mercy, 

1  Almighty  Father !  gracious  Lord  ! 

Kind  guardian  of  my  days  ! 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  How  many  blessings  round  me  shone, 

Where'er  I  turned  my  eye ! 
How  many  passed  almost  unknown 
Or  unregarded  by ! 

4  Each  rolling  year  new  favors  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store ; 
But  ah  !  in  vain  my  laboring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

5  While  sweet  reflection  through  my  days 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace, 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  thy  praise, — ^ 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

6  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord  ! 

For  favors  more  divine, — 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word. 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

13^  '  149 


156.  BBING,   PERFECTIONS,   AND 

15G*  C.  M.  Addison. 

The  Same. 

1  When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  ! 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When,  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran. 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  When  worn  by  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renewed  my  face. 
And  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Eevived  my  soul  with  grace. 

5  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart. 
Which  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

6  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue. 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 


150 


PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  157. 

M.S7*  Li'  M.  Doddridge. 

God^s  Mercies  above  all  Return. 

.1  In  glad  amazement,  Lord,  I  stand, 
Amidst  the  bounties  of  thy  hand  : 
How  numberless  those  bounties  are  I 
How  rich,  how^  various,  and  how  fair  ! 

2  But  O  what  poor  returns  I  make ! 
What  lifeless  thanks  I  pay  thee  back  ! 
Lord,  I  confess,  with  humble  shame, 
My  offerings  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

3  Fain  would  my  laboring  heart  devise 
To  bring  some  nobler  sacrifice  ; — 

It  sinks  beneath  the  mighty  load, 
*  What  shall  I  render  to  my  God  ? ' 

4  To  him  I  consecrate  my  praise, 
And  vow  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Yet  what,  at  best,  can  I  pretend 
Worthy  such  gifts  from  such  a  friend ! 

5  In  deep  abasement,  Lord,  I  see 
My  emptiness  and  poverty  : 
Enrich  my  soul  with  grace  divine, 
And  make  me  worthier  to  be  thine. 

6  Give  me  at  length  an  angel's  tongue, 
That  heaven  may  echo  with  my  song : 
The  theme,  too  great  for  time,  shall  be 
The  joy  of  long  eternity. 


151 


158.  BEIN^,   PERFECTIONS,  AND 

158«  S.  M.  Mrs.  Steelm. 

God  our  constant  Benefactor, 

1  My  Maker,  and  my  King  ! 
To  thee  my  all  I  owe  : 

Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind  ! 
A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind, 
My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 
On  thee  alone  I  live : 

My  God!  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  tongue  can  give. 

4  0  what  can  I  impart 
When  all  is  thine  before  ? 

Thy  love  demands  a  thankful  heart,— 
The  gift,  alas,  how  poor  ! 

5  Shall  I  withhold  thy  due  ? 
And  shall  my  passions  rove  ? 

Lord,  form  this  wretched  heart  anew, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 

6  O  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 


152 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  159. 

159.  S.  M.  Watts. 

God's  abounding  Compassion.     Ps.  103. 

1  My  soul,  repeat  his  praise 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great — 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

3  His  power  subdues  our  sins ; 
And  his  forgiving  love, 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 
Or  like  the  morning  flower  : 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

6  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure  ; 

And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


1S3 


160.  BEING,   PERFECTIONS,   AND 

160.  S.  M.  WatTB. 

Bless  the  Lord  for  his  Mercies.    Ps.  103. 

1  0  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 
Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins  ; 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain ; 

'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave  : 

He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; — 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  th'  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 

But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 


154 


PHOVIDENCE    OF   GOH.  161 

161*  S.    M.  MONTGOMEBT. 

The  Same,    Ps.  103. 

1  0  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim; 

And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind } 

Forget  not  all  his  benefits : 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide — 
He  will  with  patience  wait : 

His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins — 
Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 

He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
•And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  He  clothes  thee  with  his  love, 
Upholds  thee  with  his  truths 

And,  like  the  eagle,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

6  Then  bless  his  holy  name 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole — 
Whose  loving  kindness  crowns  thy  days : 
0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 


156 


162.  BEING,    PEEFECTIONS,   AND 

16S.  L.  M.  61.  *Addison. 

God  our  Shepherd.    Ps.  23. 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountains  pant. 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow. 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 

For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still.  , 

Thy  friendly  staff  shall  give  me  aid, 

And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though,  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way. 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray. 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, — 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crov/ned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


156 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  163. 

163.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  23. 

1  The  Lord  my  shepherd  is  : 
I  shall  be  well  supplied ; 

Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 

Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  Whilst  he  affords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 

Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark  shade, 
My  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

6  In  sight  of  all  my  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows. 

And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

167 


164,  165.  BEING,   PERFECTIONS,   AND 

164.  lis  M.  *Byrom. 
The  Same,    Ps.  23. 

1  The   Lord  is  our   shepherd,   our  guardian,  and 

guide ; 
Whatever  we  want  he  will  kindly  provide ; 
To  sheep  of  his  pasture  his  mercies  abound ; 
His  care  and  protection  his  flock  will  surround. 

2  The  Lord  is  our  shepherd — what,  then,  shall  we 

fear? 
Shall  dangers  aflfrighten  us  while  he  is  near  ? 
0,  no — when  he  calls  us,  we'll  walk  through  the 

the  vale. 
The  shadow  of  death,  but  our  hearts  shall  not  fail. 

3  Afraid  by  ourselves  to  pursue  the  dark  way. 
Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  be  our  comfort  and  stay : 
We  know,  by  thy  guidance,  when  once  it  is  past, 
To  life  and  to  glory  it  brings  us  at  last. 

4  The  Lord  is  become  our  salvation  and  song ; 

His  blessings  have  followed  us  all  our  life  long; — 
His   name   will  we  praise  while  he  lends  to  us 

breath, 
Be  joyful  through  life,  and  resigned  in  our  death. 

165.  7s  M.  Merrick. 
The  Same.     Ps.  23. 

1  Lo,  my  Shepherd's  hand  divine ! 
Want  shall  never  more  be  mine  : 
In  a  pasture  fair  and  large, 
He  shall  feed  his  happy  charge. 
158 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  166. 

2  When  I  faint  with  summer's  heat, 
He  shall  lead  my  weary  feet 

To  the  streams  that,  still  and  slow. 
Through  the  verdant  meadows  flow. 

3  He  my  soul  anew  shall  frame, 
And,  his  mercy  to  proclaim. 
When  through  devious  paths  I  stray, 
Teach  my  steps  the  better  way. 

4  Thou  my  plenteous  board  hast  spread ; 
Thou  with  oil  refreshed  my  head ; 
Filled  by  thee,  my  cup  o'erflows ; 

For  thy  love  no  limit  knows. 

5  Constant,  to  my  latest  end. 
Thou  my  footsteps  shalt  attend. 

And  shalt  bid  thy  hallowed  dome  r 

Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 


IGO*  lis  M.  *M0NTe0MERY. 

The  Same.    Ps.  23. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd — no  want  shall  I  know ; 
I  feed  in  green  pastures — safe  folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow ; 
Restores    me    when    wandering — redeems   when 
oppressed. 

Through  valley  and  shadow  of  death   though   I 

stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me — thy  staff' be  my  stay; 
No  harm  can  befall  with  my  Comforter  near. 

159 


166.  BEING,  PERFECTIONS,  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

3  In  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread ; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  o'er  * 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head; — 

0  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ? 

4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 
Still  follow  my  steps  till  I  meet  thee  above  ; 

1  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 
In  days  of  their  sojourn,  thy  kingdom  of  love. 


160 


GOD  MANIFEST  IN  NATURE^ 


167.  L.  M.  *Mrs.  Stebub. 

Nature  proclaiming'  God. 

1  There  is  a  God  all  nature  speaks 
Through  earth,  and  air,  and  seas,  and  skies ; 
See,  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks 
When  the  first  beams  of  morning  rise. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright, 

O'er  the  wide  world's  extended  frame, 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light, 
His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

3  Diffusing  life,  his  influence  spreads, 
And  health  and  plenty  smile  around : 
The  fruitful  fields  and  verdant  meads 
Are  with  a  thousand  blessings  crowned. 

4  The  flowery  tribes  all  blooming  rise 
Above  the  faint  attempts  of  art : 
Their  bright,  inimitable  dyes 
Speak  sweet  conviction  to  the  heart. 

5  Almighty  goodness,  power  divine, 

The  mountains,  forests,  streams  display ; 
They  speak  the  hand  that  drew  their  line, 
And  gave  them  all  their  bright  array. 

14=^  161 


168.  GOD   MANIFEST   IN   NATURE. 

6  Shall  we,  who  trace  his  works  abroad, 
Refuse  to  own  his  skill  and  power  ? 
O  let  us  here  confess  our  God, 
And  bow  before  him,  and  adore. 


168.  L.  M.  61.  T.MooEB. 

God  the  Life  and  Light  of  the  World,    Ps.  84, 

1  Thou  art,  0  God,  the  life  and  light 
Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see  ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 
Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee. 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays 
Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even. 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 
Through  golden  vistas  into  heaven. 
Those  hues  that  make  the  sun's  decline 
So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 
Overshadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 

Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 
Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes. 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine, 
So  grand,  so  countless.  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 
Thy  spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh ; 
And  every  flower  the  summer  wreaths 

Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye. 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 


GOD   MANIFEST   IN   NATURE. 

169,  L.  M.  Miss  Williams. 

God  seen  in  the  Revolviions  of  Nature.    Ps.  84. 

1  My  God !  all  nature  owns  thy  sway; 
Thou  giv'st  the  night  and  thou  the  day ; 
When  all  thy  loved  creation  wakes, 
When  morning,  rich  in  lustre,  breaks, 
And  bathes  in  dew  the  opening  flower, 
To  thee  we  owe  her  fragrant  hour — 
And  when  she  pours  her  choral  song, 
Her  melodies  to  thee  belong. 

2  Or  when,  in  paler  tints  arrayed. 

The  evening  slowly  spreads  her  shade, 
That  soothing  shade,  that  grateful  gloom, 
Can,  more  than  day's  enlivening  bloom, 
Still  every  fond  and  vain  desire, 
And  calmer,  purer  thoughts  inspire — 
From  earth  the  pensive  spirit  free, 
And  lead  the  softened  heart  to  thee. 

3  As  o'er  thy  work  the  seasons  roll, 

And  soothe,  with  change  of  bliss,  the  soul, 
O  never  may  their  smiling  train 
Pass  o'er  the  human  sense  in  vain. 
But  oft,  as  on  their  charms  w^e  gaze. 
Attune  the  wondering  soul  to  praise  ; 
And  be  the  joys  that  most  we  prize, 
The  joys  that  from  thy  favor  rise. 


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170,  171.         GOD   MANIFEST   IN   NATURE. 

170.  C.  M.  watw. 

God  seen  in  Nature  and  Grace. 

1  Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise  ; 

Thee  the  creation  sings  ; 
With  thy  great  name  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold ! 
Tinged  with  the  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 

And  strike  the  gazing  sight, 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
With  terror  and  delight. 

4  Infinite  strength  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad. 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God. 

5  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Our  softer  passions  move : 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

ITl.  CM.  MONTGOMBBY. 

God  seen  in  his  Works, 

1  The  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 

In  all  his  works  appears  ; 
His  goodness  through  the  earth  we  trace, 

His  graudeur  in  the  spheres. 
164 


GOD   MANIFEST   IN   NATURE.  172. 

2  Behold  this  fair  and  fertile  globe, 

By  him  in  wisdom  planned  : 
Twas  he  who  girded,  like  a  robe, 
The  ocean  round  the  land. 

3  Lift  to  the  firmament  your  eye — 

Thither  his  path  pursue  : 
His  glory,  boundless  as  the  sky. 
Overwhelms  the  wondering  view. 

4  He  bows  the  heavens  ; — -the  mountains  stand 

A  highway  for  their  God ; 
He  walks  amidst  the  desert  land — 
'Tis  Eden  where  he  trod. 

5  The  forests  in  his  strength  rejoice : 

Hark  !  on  the  evening  breeze, 
As  once  of  old,  the  Lord  God's  voice 
Is  heard  among  the  trees. 

6  If  God  hath  made  this  world  so  fair, 

Where  sin  and  death  abound. 
How  beautiful,  beyond  compare. 
Will  paradise  be  found ! 


172.  L.  M.  *dyeh. 

All  Things  speak  of  God. 

1  Great  Cause  of  all  things  !    Source  of  life  I 
Sovereign  of  air,  and  earth,  and  sea ! 

All  nature  feels  thy  power,  and  all 
A  silent  homage  pay  to  thee. 

2  Waked  by  thy  hand,  the  morning  sun 
Pours  forth  to  thee  its  earlier  rays. 
And  spreads  thy  glories  as  it  climbs, 
While  raptured  worlds  look  up  and  praise. 

165 


i73. 


GOD    MANIFEST   IN    NATURE. 


3  The  moon  to  the  deep  shades  of  night 
Speaks  the  mild  lustre  of  thy  name  ; 
While  all  the  stars  that  cheer  the  scene 
Thee,  the  great  Lord  of  light,  proclaim. 

4  And  groves,  and  vales,  and  rocks,  and  hills 
And  every  flower,  and  every  tree — 

Ten  thousand  creatures,  warm  with  life, 
Have  each  a  grateful  song  for  thee. 

5  But  man  was  formed  to  rise  to  heaven  ; 
And,  blessed  with  reason's  clearer  light, 
He  views  his  Maker  through  his  works, 
And  glows  with  rapture  at  the  sight. 

6  Nor  can  the  thousand  songs  that  rise, 
Whether  from  air,  or  earth,  or  sea. 
So  well  repeat  Jehovah's  praise. 

Or  raise  such  sacred  harmony. 

173*  L.  M.  Addison. 

The  Heavens  declare  the  Glory  of  God,    Ps.  19. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high. 
With  all  the  blue,  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display. 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  ; 

166 


GOD   MANIFEST   IN   NATURE.  174* 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  bum, 
And  all  the  planets,  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark,  terrestrial  ball — • 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found — 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
Forever  singing,  as  they  shine, 

*  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.' 


174.  L.  P.  M.  *Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  19. 

1  Great  God,  the  heaven's  well-ordered  frame 
Declares  the  glory  of  thy  name  : 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine — 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear. 

Of  boundless  power  and  skill  divine. 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
The  dawning  and  the  dying  light 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read  ; 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praise. 

And  neither  sound  nor  language  need. 

3  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Far  as  the  journeys  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice  ; 

167 


175.  GOD   BIANIFEST  IN  NATURE. 

The  sun,  in  robes  of  splendor  drest 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 
Rolls  round,  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice. 

4  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad, 
He  smiles,  and  speaks  his  maker,  God  ; 

All  nature  joins  him  in  the  praise. 
Thus  God  in  every  creature  shines ; 
Fair  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines, 

But  fairer  is  the  book  of  grace. 


ITO.  C.  M.  Anonymoub. 

Nature  inviting'  to  praise  God. 

1  Thou  great  Creator,  wise  and  good ! 

To  thee  our  songs  we  raise  : 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  evening  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view ; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  m  every  star 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night; 
It  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn 
With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  vale, 

With  countless  beauties  shine  ; 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  power  divine. 


168 


GOD  MANIFEST  IN   NATURE.  176. 

Great  nature's  God  !  still  may  these  scenes 

Our  serious  hours  engage  ; 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 

Thy  works'  instructive  page. 

And  while,  in  all  thy  wondrous  works, 

Thy  varied  love  we  see, 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 

Our  hearts,  0  God,  to  thee. 


176.  L.  M.  Enfielp. 

Praise  to  the  Lord  of  Nature. 

1  0  THOU,  through  all  thy  works  adored  ! 
Great  power  supreme  !  almighty  Lord  ! 
Author  of  life,  whose  sovereign  sway 
Creatures  of  every  tribe  obey  ! 

2  To  thee,  Most  High,  to  thee  belong 
The  suppliant  prayer,  the  joyful  song; 
To  thee  we  will  attune  our  voice. 
And  in  thy  wondrous  works  rejoice. 

3  Planets,  those  wandering  worlds  above, 
Guided  by  thee,  incessant  move ; 
Suns,  kindled  by  a  ray  divine, 

In  honor  of  their  Maker  shine. 

4  From  thee  proceed  heaven's  varied  store,- 
The  changing  wind,  the  fruitful  shower, 
The  flying  cloud,  the  colored  bow, 

The  moulded  hail,  the  feathered  snow. 

5  Tempests  obey  thy  mighty  will : 
Thine  awful  mandate  to  fulfil. 
The  forked  lightnings  dart  around, 
And  rive  the  oak,  and  blast  the  ground. 

15  169 


177.  GOD   MANIFEST   IN   NATURE. 

6  Yet,  pleased  to  bless,  kind  to  supply, 
Thy  hand  supports  thy  family, 
And  fosters,  with  a  parent's  care, 
The  tribes  of  earth  and  sea  and  air. 


177,  L.  M.  Mrs.  Opie. 

Uniting  with  Nature  in  Go(Vs  Praise. 

1  There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, 
A  tongue  in  every  opening  flower. 
Which  tells,  0  Lord,  the  wondrous  tale 
Of  thine  indulgence,  love  and  power. 
The  birds  that  rise  on  quivering  wing 
Appear  to  hymn  their  Maker's  praise, 
And  all  the  mingling  sounds  of  Spring 
To  thee  a  general  psean  raise. 

2  And  shall  my  voice,  great  God,  alone 
Be  mute  'mid  Nature's  loud  acclaim    ! 
No  !  let  my  heart,  with  answering  tone^ 
Breathe  forth  in  praise  thy  holy  name. 
And  Nature's  debt  is  small  to  mine — 
Thou  bad'st  her  being  bounded  be  ; 
But  (matchless  proof  of  love  divine  !) 
Thou  gav'st  immortal  life  to  me. 

3  The  Savior  left  his  heavenly  throne 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  to  give  ; 
Man's  suffering  state  he  made  his  own,> 
And  deigned  to  die  that  we  might  live. 
But  thanks  and  praise  for  love  so  great 
No  mortal  tongue  can  e'er  express  ; 
Then  let  me,  bowed  before  thy  feet, 

In  silence  love  thee,  Lord,  and  bless, 

170 


GOD   MANIFEST  IN   NATURE.  178. 

178.  C.  M.  *E.TCKNEE. 

God's  Works  and  Law  slwwfortk  his  Glory.    Ps.  19. 

1  Lo,  what  a  speaking  lustre  shines 

In  all  the  works  of  God  ! 
His  wisdom  writ  in  fairest  lines — 
His  power  declared  abroad. 

2  The  heavens,  adorned  with  moon  and  stars, 

Express  his  glorious  skill ; 
The  day  his  strong  impression  bears ; 
The  night  attends  his  will. 

3  Their  language  through  the  earth  is  heard  , 

One  all-extending  voice 
Proclaims  abroad  the  cheering  word, 
And  bids  the  world  rejoice. 

4  Behold  yon  glowing,  radiant  sun, 

Great  source  of  blissful  light ! 
Rejoicing  in  his  course  to  run, 
And  shed  effulcrence  brio^ht. 

5  Such  is  thy  law,  0  God  of  grace  ! 

Which  renovates  the  soul, — 
A  law  of  love,  and  truth,  and  peace, 
That  makes  the  sinner  whole. 

6  Nor  shall  its  moral  light  grow  dim 

Or  ever  fade  away  ; 
The  present  gentle,  rising  beam 
Shall  shed  a  boundless  day. 


171 


THE  SCRIPTURES. 


179.  L.  M.  watw. 

Nature  and  Scripture,    Ps.  19. 

1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  ; 
In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines  ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 
And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Eeveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round      the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand ; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run — 
Till  Christ  hath  all  the  nations  blest 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  righteousness  !  arise  ; 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light; — 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise  ; 
Thy  laws  are  pure — thy  judgments  right. 
172 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  ISO. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view 
In  souls  renewed  and  sins  forgiven : 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 


loO*  Ju.  M.   bl.  Montgomery, 

The  Same.     Ps.  19. 

1  Thy  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare ; 
The  firmament  displays  thy  skill ; 
The  changing  cloud,  the  viewless  air, 
Tempest  and  calm,  thy  word  fulfil ; 
Day  unto  day  doth  utter  speech, 

And  night  to  night  thy  knowledge  teach. 

2  Though  voice  nor  sound  inform  the  ear, 
Well  known  the  language  of  their  song 
When,  one  by  one,  the  stars  appear, 
Led  by  the  silent  moon  along, 

Till  round  the  earth,  from  all  the  sky. 
Thy  beauty  beams  on  every  eye. 

3  Waked  by  thy  touch,  the  morning  sun 
Comes  like  a  bridegroom  from  his  bower, 
And,  like  a  giant,  glad  to  run 

His  bright  career  with  speed  and  power — 

Thy  flaming  messenger,  to  dart 

Life  through  the  depth  of  Nature's  heart. 

4  While  these  transporting  visions  shine 
Along  the  path  of  providence, 

Glory  eternal,  joy  divine. 
Thy  word  reveals,  transcending  sense ; 
My  soul  thy  goodness  longs  to  see, — 
Thy  love  to  man,  thy  love  to  me. 

173 


181.  THE   SCRIPTURES. 

181.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  19 

1  Behold,  the  lofty  sky- 
Declares  its  maker,  God, 

And  all  his  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 
Still  keep  their  course  the  same, 

While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  every  different  land 
Their  general  voice  is  known ; 

They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice  ! 
Here  he  reveals  his  word : 

We  are  not  left  to  Nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  your  eyes ; 

He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure ; 
His  truth  without  deceit ; 

His  promises  forever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  sreat. 


174 


THE   SCRIPTURES.  182,  183. 

182»  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  Great  God !  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

3  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid ; 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

4  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been, 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

5  0  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

l8o«  C.    M.  *C0WPEB. 

Glory  of  the  Sacred  Page. 

1  What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun  ! 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age — 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

176 


184.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise — 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display : 
It  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  paths  of  truth  and  love, 
Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 


184.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Perfection  of  the  Scriptures .    Ps .  1 1 9. 

1  Let  all  the  heathen  "v^iters  join 

Tq  form  one  perfect  book : 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven. 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave ; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  Pve  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below  : 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  further  go  ! 

4  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here 

While  sin  defiles  our  frame. 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far 

They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 
176 


THE   SCRIPTURES.  185,  196 

Our  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace, 

Fall  far  below  ^y  word  ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
^well  only  with  the  Lord. 


185,  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Prophecy  and  Inspiration. 

1  'TwAs  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 

And  warmed  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  WTOught 
Confirmed  the  messages  they  brought ; 
Their  pens  the  sacred  truth  record, 

That  distant  times  may  read  the  word. 

3  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  blest  volume  of  thy  book  : 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see. 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind : 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure — 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

186.  C.  M.  Watts. 
Instruction  from  the  Scriptures .     Ps .  1 1 9. 

I  How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

177 


J87.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  Wht  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God.^ 

3  'Tis,  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey  ; 

The  earth  maintains  her  place ; 
And  these,  thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

5  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel.  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

6  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  : 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 


187.  L.  M.  Beddome. 

Tlie  Scriptures  a  Pillar  of  Fire, 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  passed, 
A  fiery  pillar  went  before 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste. 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God ; 
'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 
And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven. 
178 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
And  quickens  its  inactive  powers ; 

It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right, 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours.* 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts  ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favored  lands,  w^ho  have  this  word ! 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power  ! 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore. 

188.  CM.  Mrs.  Steele. 

The  Excellence  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find — 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  w^elcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

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isa 


189»  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

6  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  Instructer !  gracious  Lord ! 
Be  thou  forever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Savior  there. 


189,  L.  P.  M.  *Watts. 

Uses  of  the  Scriptures, 

How  precious,  Lord,  thy  holy  word  ! 
What  light  and  joy  its  truths  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  our  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  our  steps  to  stray; 

Thy  promise  leads  the  heart  to  rest. 

Thy  threatenings  wake  our  slumbermg  eyes, 
And  warn  us  where  our  danger  lies ; 

While  gospel-truth  and  grace  divine 
Inspire  the  heart  with  filial  love, 
Exalt  and  fix  our  hopes  above, 

And  make  the  willing  spirit  thine. 

From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law 
What  perfect  rules  of  life  we  draw ! 

Be  these  our  study  and  delight ; 
May  every  deed,  and  word,  and  thought, 
To  truth  and  duty's  standard  brought, 

Become  well-pleasing  in  thy  sight. 

180 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  190,  191 

O  may  thy  word  those  faults  reveal 
Which  blind  self-love  may  yet  conceal, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain : 
Thus  taught  to  use  the  book  of  grace, 
We'll  raise  a  grateful  song  of  praise 

That  we  possess  it  not  in  vain. 


llfO.  C  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Scriptures  a  Lamp  to  our  Feet. 

1  How  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given  ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine. 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

191  •  L.  M.  *Beddome. 

Worth  and  Influence  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known; 
Here  love,  in  all  its  glory,  shines. 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 
16 

181 


192.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  our  heart  and  near  our  eye, 
Till  life's  last  hour  our  souls  engage, 
And  be  our  chosen  heritage. 

3  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts 

To  form,  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts ; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
And  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

4  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies ; 
It  brings  our  future  home  to  view. 
And  guides  us  all  our  journey  through. 

5  0  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word ; 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 


192.  C.   M.  :^WaTT8. 

The  Same. 

1  Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 

I  come  to  thee,  my  Lord ; 
For  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  holy  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
There  I  behold  my  Savior's  face 
In  every  sacred  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
Then  blest  is  he  who  wisely  tries 

To  make  that  pearl  his  own. 
182 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  193« 

4  Here  living  water  gently  flows 

To  wash  nrie  from  my  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife 

Where  sense  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

6  May  thy  wise  counsels,  0  my  God, 

These  roving  feet  command ; 

And  may  I  ne'er  forsake  the  road 

That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 


193.  L.  M.  *ScoTT. 

Inspiration  and  Preservation  of  tke  Scriptures. 

1  Eternal  Spirit !  'twas  thy  breath 
The  oracles  of  truth  inspired, 
And  kings  and  holy  seers  of  old 
With  strong  prophetic  impulse  fired. 

2  Filled  with  thy  great,  almighty  power, 
Their  lips  with  heavenly  science  flowed ; 
Their  hands  a  thousand  Avonders  wrought, 
Which  bore  the  signature  of  God. 

3  With  gladsome  hearts,  they  spread  the  news 
Of  pardon  through  a  Savior's  blood. 

And  to  a  numerous  seekmg  crowd 
Marked  out  the  path  to  his  abode. 

4  The  powers  of  earth  and  hell  in  vain 
Against  the  sacred  w^ord  combine ; 
Thy  providence,  through  every  age, 
Securely  guards  the  book  divine. 

183 


•194.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

5  Thee,  its  great  author,  source  of  light, 
Thee,  its  preserver,  we  adore ; 
And  humbly  ask  a  ray  from  thee 
Its  sacred  wonders  to  explore. 


194.  L.  M.  61.  Anonymous. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit  of  God's  Word, 

1  Inspirer  of  the  ancient  seers, 

Who  wrote  from  thee  the  sacred  page  ! 
The  same  through  all  succeeding  years ! 
To  us,  in  our  degenerate  age, 
The  Spirit  of  thy  word  impart, 
And  breathe  its  life  into  our  heart. 

2  While  now  thine  oracles  we  read, 
With  earnest  prayer  and  strong  desire, 
O  let  thy  truth  from  thee  proceed 
Our  souls  to  waken  and  inspire ; 

Our  weakness  help,  our  darkness  chase, 
And  guide  us  by  the  light  of  grace. 

8  Whene'er  in  error's  paths  we  rove. 
And  thee,  our  God,  through  sin  forsake, 
Our  conscience  by  thy  word  reprove, 
Convince,  and  bring  us  wanderers  back, 
Deep  wounded  by  thy  Spirit's  sword, 
And  then  by  Gilead's  balm  restored. 

4  The  sacred  lessons  of  thy  grace, 

Transmitted  through  thy  word,  repeat. 
And  train  us  up  in  all  thy  ways. 
And  make  us  in  thy  will  complete ; 
Perfect  thy  work  of  saving  love, 
And  fit  us  for  thy  courts  above. 
184 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  195,  196. 

5  Supplied  from  out  thy  treasury, 
0  may  we  always  ready  stand 
To  help  the  souls  redeemed  by  thee 
In  what  their  various  states  demand  ; 
To  teach,  convince,  correct,  reprove. 
And  build  them  up  in  holiest  love. 


195.  C.  M.  Watts. 
The  Scriptures  our  Heritage.     Ps.  119. 

1  Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  ril  read  the  histories  of  thy  love. 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight. 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies : 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have. 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

196.  C.  M.  Watts. 
Delight  in  the  Scriptures.     Ps.  119. 

1  O  How  I  love  thy  holy  law  ! 
'Tis  daily  my  delight  : 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

16^  ^      ~  185 


196  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day, 

To  meditate  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 

3  How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage ! 

How  well  employ  my  tongue  ! 
And  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage 
Yields  me  a  heavenly  song. 

4  No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind ; 

Nor  shall  thy  word  be  sold 

For  loads  of  silver  well  refined. 

Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 

5  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise 


186 


CHRIST,  HIS  LIFE,  MINISTRY,  CHARACTER,  &c. 


197.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Christ  foretold, 

1  Behold  the  woman's  promised  Seed  ' 
Behold  the  great  Messiah  come ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 

To  give  him  the  superior  room ! 

2  Abraham,  the  saint,  rejoiced  of  old, 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw ; 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  Fulfiller  of  the  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name. 
Obtained  their  chief  design,  and  ceased — 
The  incense,  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head  ;— 

Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

And  nations  own  the  promised  Seed. 


187 


198,  199.  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

198  •  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

CkrisVs  Coming  foretold. 

1  Behold  my  servant  I  see  him  rise 

Exalted  in  my  might ! 
Him  have  I  chosen,  and  in  him 
I  place  supreme  delight. 

2  On  him,  in  rich  effusion  poured, 

My  spirit  shall  descend  ; 
My  truth  and  judgment  he  shall  show 
To  earth's  remotest  end. 

3  Gentle  and  still  shall  be  his  voice ; 

No  threats  from  him  proceed ; 
The  smoking  flax  he  shall  not  quench. 
Nor  break  the  bruised  reed. 

4  The  feeble  spark  to  flames  he'll  raise  ; 

The  weak  he'll  not  despise  ; 
Judgment  he  shall  bring  forth  to  truth, 
And  make  the  fallen  rise. 

5  The  progress  of  his  zeal  and  power 

Shall  never  know  decline  ; 
And  foreign  lands,  and  distant  isles 
Receive  the  law  divine. 

199*  H.  M.  Anonymous. 

ChrisVs  Birth. 

1  Hark  !  what  celestial  notes, 
What  melody,  we  hear ! 
Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats. 
And  fills  the  ravished  ear. 

188 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  200. 

The  tuneful  shell. 

The  golden  lyre,  and  vocal  choir, 

The  concert  swell. 

2  Angelic  hosts  descend. 
With  harmony  divine ; 

See,  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 
And  in  full  chorus  join  ! 

'  Fear  not,'  say  they; 
*  Great  joy  we  bring  :  Jesus,  your  King, 

Is  born  to-da3^ 

3  '  Glory  to  God  on  high ! 

Ye  mortals,  spread  the  sound. 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 
To  earth's  remotest  bound  ! 

For  peace  on  earth. 
From  God  in  heaven,  to  man  is  given. 

At  Jesus'  birth.' 


200.  C.  M.  Patrick. 

Tke  Same, 

1  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  *  Fear  not,'  said  he,  (for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind,) 
*  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
A  Savior,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

189 


201.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

4  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid.' 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song: 

6  *A11  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace : 
Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease.' 


SOI,  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

TTie  Same. 

1  Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing 
*  Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
Man  to  God  is  reconciled.' 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies ; 
With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 

Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem.' 

3  Mild,  he  lays  his  glories  by; 
Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die  ; 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Born,  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace ! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

190 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  202r 

202.  C.  M.  *Watts. 

The  Same, 

1  '  Shepherds  !  rejoice,  lift  up  your  eyes, 

And  send  your  fears  away ; 
News  from  the  regions  of  the  skies — 
Salvation's  born  to-day. 

2  '  Jesus,  your  Lord,  whom  angels  fear^ 

Comes  down  to  dwell  with  you  ; 
To-day  he  makes  his  entrance  here, 
But  not  as  monarchs  do. 

3  '  No  gold,  nor  purple  swathing  bandsr 

Nor  royal  shining  things  ; 
A  manger  for  his  cradle  stands, 
And  holds  the  king  of  kings. 

4  '  Go,  shepherds,  where  the  infant  lies, 

And  see  his  humble  throne  ; 

With  tears  of  joy  in  all  your  eyes, 

Go,  shepherds,  kiss  the  Son.* 

5  Thus  Gabriel  sang,  and  straight  around 

The  heavenly  armies  throng ; 
They  tune  their  harps  to  lofty  sound, 
And  thus  conclude  the  song : 

6  '  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above ; 

Let  peace  surround  the  earth ; 
Mortals  shall  know  their  Maker^s  love 
At  their  Redeemer's  birth.' 


191 


203,  204.  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

SS03.  8s  &  7s  M.  *Cawooi>. 

The  Same. 

1  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, — 
Hear  them  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
'  Glory  in  the  highest, — glory  ! 
Glory  he  to  God  most  high. 

3  *  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 

Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven, — 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  *  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed ;  •• 
Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing ! 

0  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King.' 

5  Mortals,  join  !  repeat  the  story  ; 
Sing  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

204.  C.  M.  Medley- 

The  Same. 

1  Mortals,  awake  !  with  angels  join. 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 

Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine 

To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 
192 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &CC,  205. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew. 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy. 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark !  the  cherubic  armies  shout. 

And  glory  leads  the  song; 
Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

6  Hail,  Prince  of  Life,  forever  hail  ! 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend  ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail. 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 


/^tfO.  7s  IVl.  Anonymous. 

77ie  Same. 

1  Hail,  all  hail  the  joyful  morn : 
Tell  it  forth  from  earth  to  heaven, 
That  to  us  a  child  is  born, 

That  to  us  a  Son  is  given. 

2  Angels,  bending  from  the  sky, 
Chanted,  at  the  w^ondrous  birth, 
*  Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

Peace — good-will  to  man  on  earth.' 

17  193 

\4 


206.  CHRIST,    HIS   LIFE, 

3  Join  we  then  our  feeble  lays 
To  the  chorus  of  the  sky  ; 
And,  in  songs  of  grateful  praise, 
Glory  give  to  God  on  high. 


206.         lis  &  10s  M.         *Hebeb. 

The  Same. 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  East !  th'  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 
Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  adore  him,  in  slumber  reclining, 
Monarch,  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine, 

Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ampler  oblation, — 
Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, — 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning ! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  East !  th'   horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


194 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  207,  208. 

307*  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Guiding  Star. 

1  Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 

With  mild  benignant  ray, 

The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 

Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo  !  a  brighter,  clearer  light 

Now  points  to  his  abode ; 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  Lord. 

3  0  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey. 
Be  rugged  wilds,  or  flowery  meads. 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  0  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path 

While  light   and  grace  are  given ; 
We'll  meekly  follow  Christ  on  earth, 
And  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

/^Vo»  v^.  IVl.  Doddridge, 

Chris Vs  Coming: 

1  Hark,  the  glad  sound  !  the  Savior  comes, 

The  Savior  promised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne. 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  spirit,  largely  poured. 

Exerts  its  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love. 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

195 


209.  CHRIST,    HIS^^LIFE, 

3  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray. 
And  on  the  eye  oppressed  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure ; 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 


209.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  98. 

1  Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Savior  reigns  ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Kepeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  j;round  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 

Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 
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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &;C.  210. 

He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  hts  righteousness, 

And  wonders  of  his  love. 


210.  C.  P.  M.  Miss  RoscoE. 

Tlie  Same, 

.  O  LET  your  mingling  voices  rise 
In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies. 

And  hail  a  Savior's  birth  ! 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim, 
When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came 

To  bless  the  sons  of  earth. 

!  He  came  to  bid  the  weary  rest, 
To  heal  the  sinner's  wounded  breast, 

To  bind  the  broken  heart ; 
To  spread  the  light  of  truth  around. 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  bound 
The  heavenly  gift  impart. 

He  came  our  trembling  souls  to  save 
From  sin,  from  sorrow,  and  the  grave, 

And  chase  our  fears  away  ; 
Victorious  over  death  and  time, 
To  lead  us  to  a  happier  clime. 

Where  reigns  eternal  day. 

Then  let  your  mingling  voices  rise 
In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies. 

And  hail  a  Savior's  birth  ! 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim, 
When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came 

To  bless  the  sons  of  earth. 

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211,212.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

311.  CM.  *WaTT8. 

The  Same.    Ps.  96. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands. 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ; 
His  new-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world   sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea : 
Ye  mountains,  sink  ;  ye  valleys,  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold,  he  comes  !  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  from  their  God ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

2 IS.  lis  M.  ♦    Drummond. 

The  Voice  of  One  crying  in  the  Wilderness. 

1  A  VOICE  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill ; 
The  Lord  is  advancing  !  prepare  ye  the  way  ! 
The  word  of  Jehovah  he  com^s  to  fulfil, 
And  o'er  the  dark  world  pour  the  splendor  of  day. 
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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &;C.  213. 

2  Bring  down  the  proud  mountain,  though  towering 

to  heaven. 
And  be  the  low  valley  exalted  on  high  ; 
The  rough  path  and  crooked  be  made  smooth  and 

even, 
For,  Zion  !  your  King,  your  Redeemer  is  nigh. 

3  The  beams  of  salvation  his  progress  illume  ; 
The  lone  dreary  wilderness  sings  of  her  Lord ; 
The  rose  and  the  myrtle  there  suddenly  bloom, 
And  th'  olive  of  peace  spreads  its  branches  abroad. 


213.  C.  M.  Watts. 

John  the  Herald  of  Christ. 

1  John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord 

To  go  before  his  face  ; 
The  herald  which  the  Prince  of  Peace 
Sent  to  prepare  his  ways. 

2  *  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,'  he  cries, 

'  That  takes  our  guilt  away ; 
I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 
On  his  baptizing  day. 

3  *  Be  every  vale  exalted  high, 

Sink  every  mountain  low  ; 
The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souls 
Shall  his  salvation  know. 

4  *  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 

Shall  join  in  sweet  accord  ; 
And  all  that 's  born  of  man  shall  see 
The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

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214,  215.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

5  *  Behold  the  Morning  Star  arise, 
Ye  that  in  darkness  sit; 
He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  feet.' 


S14.  L.    M.  BOWEING. 

Christ  teaching'  the  People, 

1  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round  ; 
And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place. 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 
To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way  ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  'Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home. 
Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest! ' 
Yes,  sacred  teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ! 
Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay  ! 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 


315.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

ChrisVs  Character. 

With  warm  delight  and  grateful  joy 
Let  all  our  best  affections  move. 
When  we  on  Christ  our  thoughts  employ ,- 
On  him,  whom,  though  unseen,  we  love. 
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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  216. 

2  How  bright  a  pattern,  and  how  pure, 
Hath  he  in  all  things  kindly  given, 
To  make  our  path  of  duty  sure. 

And  guide  our  wandering  steps  to  heaven ! 

3  What  constancy,  what  pious  zeal, 
To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will. 
His  law  and  mercy  to  reveal, 
And  his  all-gracious  plans  fulfil ! 

4  In  all,  with  gratitude  we  view 
The  steady  purpose  of  his  soul 
Our  worldly  passions  to  subdue, 
And  all  the  powers  of  sin  control. 

5  Father  of  all !  his  God  and  ours  ! 
Accept  the  humble,  joyful  praise. 
Which,  with  our  soul's  united  powers. 
For  thy  rich  grace  through  him,  we  raise. 

216.  C.  M.  Enfield. 

The  Same. 

1  Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form 

Appears  each  grace  divine! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light. 

To  give  the  mourner  joy. 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor. 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  ! 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life  ; 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

201 


217.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

4  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause, 

And  still  his  task  pursued  ; 
While  humble  prayer  and  holy  faith 
His  fainting  strength  renewed. 

5  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
*  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  !' 

6  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide ! 

His  image  may  we  bear  ! 

0  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 

His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 

21#  •  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

'  See  how  he  loved  ! ' 

1  *  See  how  he  loved  ! '  exclaimed  the  Jews, 
As  tender  tears  from  Jesus  fell ; 

My  grateful  heart  the  thought  pursues, 
And  on  the  theme  delights  to  dwell. 

2  See  how  he  loved, — who  travelled  on 
Teaching  the  doctrine  from  the  skies ; 
Who  bade  disease  and  pain  be  gone, 
And  called  the  sleeping  dead  to  rise. 

3  See  how  he  loved, — who,  firm  yet  mild. 
Patient  endured  the  scoffing  tongue ; 
Though  oft  provoked,  he  ne'er  reviled. 
Nor  did  his  greatest  foe  a  wrong. 

4  See  how  he  loved, — wdio  never  shrank 
From  toil  or  danger,  pain  or  death ; 
Who  all  the  cup  of  sorrow  drank. 
And  meekly  yielded  up  his  breath. 

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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  21S 

5  See  how  he  loved, — who  died  for  man, 
Who  labored  thus,  and  thus  endured. 
To  finish  all  the  gracious  plan 
Which  life  and  heaven  to  man  secured. 

6  Such  love  can  we  unmoved  survey  ? 
0  may  our  breasts  with  ardor  glow 
To  tread  his  steps,  his  laws  obey, 
Aud  thus  our  warm  affections  show ! 


/«lo»  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

ChrisVs  Miracles. 

1  Jesus,  and  didst  thou  condescend. 

When  veiled  in  human  clay. 
To  heal  the  sick,  the  lame,  the  blind, 
And  drive  disease  away  ? 

2  Didst  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry, 

And  give  the  blind  to  see  ? — 
Jesus,  thou  Son  of  David,  hear — 
Have  mercy,  too,  on  me  ! 

3  And  didst  thou  pity  mortal  woe. 

And  sight  and  health  restore  ? — 

0  pity.  Lord,  and  save  my  soul. 
Which  needs  thy  mercy  more  ! 

4  Didst  thou  thy  trembling  servant  raise. 

When  sinking  in  the  wave  ? — 

1  perish,  Lord  ! — 0  save  my  soul  I 

For  thou  alone  canst  save. 


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219,  220.  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

219.  L.    M.  BUTCHEB. 

The  Same, 

1  What  works  of  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Do  Jesus'  high  commission  prove, 
Attest  his  heaven-derived  claim, 

And  glorify  his  Fatjier's  name  ! 

2  On  eyes  that  never  saw  the  day 
He  pours  the  bright  celestial  ray ; 
And  deafened  ears,  by  him  unbound. 
Catch  all  the  harmony  of  sound. 

3  Lameness  takes  up  its  bed,  and  goes 
Rejoicing  in  the  strength  that  flows 
Through  every  nerve ;  and,  free  from  pain, 
Pours  forth  to  God  the  grateful  strain. 

4  The  shattered  mind  his  word  restores, 
And  tunes  afresh  the  mental  powers ; 
The  dead  revive,  to  life  return. 

And  bid  affection  cease  to  mourn. 

5  Canst  thou,  my  soul,  these  wonders  trace. 
And  not  admire  Jehovah's  grace  ? 
Canst  thou  behold  thy  Prophet's  power. 
And  not  the  God  he  served  adore  ? 

220.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

CkrisVs  Miracles  a  Proof  of  his  Mission. 

1  Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ! 
Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live  ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders  !  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name ! 
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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  221. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  his  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies!  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood; 
He  rises,  and  appears  with  God: 
Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 

No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart. 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


221.  L.    M.  *D0DDRIDGE. 

ChrisVs  Transfiguration, 

1  When  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 
The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 

What  transport  pours  through  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

2  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy ; 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ  ; 
I  see  the  King  of  Glory  shine, 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

3  On  Tabor,  thus  his  servants  viewed 
His  lustre,  when  transformed  he  stood; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell. 
Cried,  '  Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell.* 

4  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 

To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shme  : 
18  205 


222.  CHRIST,  HIS  LIFE, 

5  That  mount,  how  bright !  those  forms,  how  fair  ! 
'T  is  good  to  dwell  forever  there ! 
And  death,  the  envoy  of  our  God, 
Shall  bear  us  to  that  blest  abode. 


222.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

•     ChriiVs  Entrance  into  Jerusalem. 

1  What  are  those  soul-reviving  strains 
That  echo  thus  o'er  Salem's  plains  ? 
What  anthems,  loud  and  louder  still, 
Come  swelling  forth  from  Zion's  hill? 

2  Lo  !  Salem's  crowds  in  chorus  sing 
Hosanna  to  their  promised  King  ; 

The  Savior  comes  !  and  babes  proclaim 
The  royal  honors  of  his  name. 

3  Nor  these  alone  their  voice  shall  raise, — 
For  we  will  join  the  song  of  praise. 
And  Gentiles,  Jews,  together  own 

And  hail  the  heir  of  David's  throne. 

4  His  name  from  age  to  age  shall  rise 
With  wider,  fuller  symphonies. 

Till  all  the  earth's  unnumbered  throng 
Unite  to  swell  the  choral  song : 

5  *  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains  ! 
The  mighty  Son  of  David  reigns  ! 
All  praise  to  him  on  earth  be  given. 
And  glory  crown  the  song  in  heaven  !' 


206 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  223. 

3S3*  C.  M.  Mrs.  Babbauld. 

ClirisVs  New  Command  to  his  Disciples. 

1  Behold  where,  breathing  love  divine, 

Our  dying  Master  stands  ! 
His  weeping  followers,  gathering  round, 
Receive  his  last  commands. 

2  From  that  mild  Teacher's  parting  lips 

What  tender  accents  fell ! 
The  gentle  precept  which  he  gave 
Became  its  author  well. 

3  *  Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Was  never  raised  in  vain ; 

4  '  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth 

A  stranger's  woe  to  feel,. 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

5  '  Peace  from  the  bosom  of  his  God, 

My  peace  to  him  I  give  ; 
And  when  he  kneels  before  his  throne, 
His  trembling  soul  shall  live. 

6  *  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown  ; 

And  mercy  from  above 
Descend  on  those  who  thus  fulfil 
The  perfect  law  of  love.' 


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224.  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 


S24.  C.    P.   M.  *R,CHABD8. 

Christ  in  the  Garden. 

1  Jesus,  bowed  down  by  mighty  woe, 
Unfelt,  unknown  to  all  below 

Except  the  Son  of  God, 
In  agonizing  pangs  of  soul 
Drinks  deep  from  wormwood's  bitterest  bowl, 

And  sweats  great  drops  of  blood. 

2  See  his  disciples  slumbering  round  ; 
Nor  pitying  friend  on  earth  is  found ; 

He  treads  the  press  alone  : 
In  vain  to  heaven  he  turns  his  eyes  ; 
No  respite  waits  him  from  the  skies ; 

His  death  it  must  atone. 

3  *  0  Father,  hear  !  this  cup  remove — 
Save  thou  the  darling  of  thy  love,' 

The  prostrate  victim  said, 

*  Yet  not  my  will  but  thine  be  done, 
Should  that  extend  to  count  thy  Son 

Amid  the  sleeping  dead.' 

4  His  earnest  prayers,  his  deepening  groans. 
Were  heard  before  angelic  thrones  ; 

Amazement  wrapt  the  sky. 

*  Go  strengthen  Christ,'  Jehovah  said  ; 
Th'  astonished  seraph  bowed  his  head. 

And  left  the  realms  on  high. 

5  Made  strong  in  strength  renewed  from  heaven, 
Jesus  receives  the  cup  as  given  ; 

Submiss,  resigned  in  all, 
He  drinks — nor  leaves  a  dreg  behind  ; 
And  bears  away  from  human  kind 

The  wormwood  mixed  with  gall. 

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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  225,  226. 

225.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Crucifixion. 

1  The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spent  the  night  in  prayer: 
Through  yielding  glooms  behold  his  face, — 
Nor  form  nor  comeliness  is  there. 

2  Last  eve,  by  those  he  called  his  own 
Betrayed,  forsaken,  or  denied, 

He  met  his  enemies  alone. 

In  all  their  malice,  rage,  and  pride. 

3  No  guile  within  his  mouth  is  found ; 
He  neither  threatens  nor  complains ; 
Meek  as  a  lamb  for  slaughter  bound, 
Dumb  midst  his  murd'rers  he  remains. 

4  But  hark  ! — he  prays, — 'tis  for  his  foes  ; 
He  speaks, — 'tis  comfort  to  his  friends ; 
Answers, — and  paradise  bestows  ; 

He  bows  his  head  ;  the  conflict  ends. 

5  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God  ! 

— Though  in  a  servant's  mean  disguise, 
And  bruised  beneath  his  Father's  rod : 
Not  for  himself, — for  man,  he  dies. 

226.  C.  M.  s.  Stennett. 

The  Same. 

1  Yonder — amazing  sight ! — I  see 
Th'  incarnate  Son  of  God 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
And  weltering  in  his  blood, 

18^  209 


227.  CHRIST,    HIS   LIFE, 

2  Behold  a  purple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head ! 
The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun ; 
His  groans  awake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darkened  sky, 

Proclaim  the  truth  aloud, 
And  with  th'  amazed  centurion  cry, 
*  This  is  the  Son  of  God.' 

4  So  great — so  vast  a  sacrifice 

May  well  my  hope  revive : 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies. 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 

5  0  that  these  cords  of  love  divine 

Might  draw  me,  Lord,  to  thee ! 
Thou  hast  my  heart,  it  shall  be  thine — 
Thine  it  shall  ever  be  ! 


227.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Savior  dies  ; 
Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise  ! 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows, 

To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes  ! 

3  And  didst  thou  bleed  ? — for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No  !  he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray, 
And  darkness  veiled  the  mourning  day. 
210 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  228. 

4  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

5  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart, 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 


228.  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

*  It  is  finished  ! ' 

1  Behold  the  Savior  on  the  cross, 

A  spectacle  of  woe  I 
See  from  his  agonizing  wounds 
The  blood  incessant  flow — 

2  Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  his  cheek 

And  trembling  lips  were  spread; 
Till  light  forsook  his  closing  eyes. 
And  life  his  drooping  head. 

8  '  'Tis  finished  ' — was  his  latest  voice  : 
These  sacred  accents  o'er. 
He  bowed  his  head,  gave  up  the  ghost. 
And  suffered  pain  no  more. 

4  'Tis  finished — the  Messiah  dies 
For  sins,  but  not  his  own  ; 
The  great  redemption  is  complete, 
And  death  is  overthrown. 

6  'Tis  finished — all  his  groans  are  past ; 
His  blood,  his  pain  and  toils 
Have  fully  vanquished  all  our  foes. 
And  crowned  him  with  their  spoils. 

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229.  CHRIST,    HIS   LIFE, 

6  'Tis  finished — ritual  worship  ends, 
And  gospel  ages  run ; 
All  old  things  now  are  passed  away, 
A  new  world  is  beofun. 


339.  L.  M.  *Stennett. 

Tke  Same. 

1  'Tis  finished  !  so  the  Savior  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head,  and  died : 
'Tis  finished — yes,  the  race  is  ran, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  *Tis  finished — all  that  Heaven  decreed. 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said. 

Is  now  fulfilled,  as  was  designed, 
In  me,  the  Savior  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finished — this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  ; 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death 
By  this  my  last,  expiring  breath. 

4  Tis  finished — man  is  reconciled, 

And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled , 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

5  'Tis  finished — let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  by  all  the  nations  round : 
'Tis  finished — let  the  echo  fly 
Through  earth  below,  and  worlds  on  high. 


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MINISTRY,   CHARACTER,    &C.  230,  231. 


230.      8s  7s  &  4s  M.      anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary! 
See  !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder — 
Shakes  the  earth — and  veils  the  sky  ! 

'  It  is  finished  ! ' 
Hear  the  dying  Savior  cry ! 

2  '  It  is  finished  ! ' — oh,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  sacred  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ  the  Lord ! 

*  It  is  finished  ! ' — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record  ! 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  ; 
All  in  earth  and  heaven,  uniting, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name: 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

231  •  L.  M.  Wattb. 

Christ  Dying,  Rising-^  and  Reigning, 

1  He  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load  ! 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you — 
A  thousand  drops  of  richest  blood  ! 

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232.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

3  Here  's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ; — 
But  lo,  Avhat  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again  ! 

4  The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb — 
The  tomb  in  vain  forbids  his  rise ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell. 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains. 

6  Say,  '  Live  forever,  wondrous  king, 
Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  ; ' 
Then  ask  the  monster,  '  Where  's  thy  sting  ? 
And  where  's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ?  ' 


So/^»  '  S  M.  Anonymous. 

Christ  Rising"  and  Ascending-.     Ps.  24. 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away ; 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey  : 
See  !  he  rises  from  the  tomb. 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 
Hallelujah,  SfC. 

'Tis  the  Savior !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 
Hallelujah,  ^c. 

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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  233. 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes, 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise 

In  long  triumph  up  the  sky, 
Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high. 
Hallelujah^  ^c. 

4  Heaven  displays  her  portals  wide  ; 
Glorious  Jesus,  through  them  ride  ; 
King  of  glory,  mount  thy  throne, 
Thy  great  Father's  and  thine  own. 

Hallelujah,  c^c. 

5  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs, 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres; 
Shout,  0  earth,  in  rapturous  song  ! 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong. 

Hallelujah,  <^c. 

6  Every  note  with  wonder  swell, — 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captived  hell : 
Where  is  hell's  once  dreaded  king? 
Where,  0  death,  thy  mortal  sting? 

Hallelujah,  <^c. 


233.  L.  M.  RIPPLES. 

^  Abide  with  its.' 

Abide  with  us — the  evening  shades 
Begin  already  to  prevail ; 
And,  as  the  lingering  twilight  fades, 
Dark  clouds  along  th'  horizon  sail. 

Abide  with  us — the  night  is  chill, 
And  damp  and  cheerless  is  the  air; 
Be  our  companion.  Stranger,  still, 
And  thy  repose  shall  be  our  care. 

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234.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

3  Abide  with  u& — thy  converse  sweet 
Has  well  beguiled  the  tedious  way ; 
With  such  a  friend  we  joy  to  meet ; 
We  supplicate  thy  longer  stay. 

4  Abide  with  us — and  still  unfold 
Thy  sacred,  thy  prophetic  lore  ; 
What  wondrous  things  of  Jesus  told! 
Stranger,  we  thirst, — we  pant  for  more. 

•5  Abide  with  us — our  hearts  are  cold  ; 
We  thought  that  Israel  he'd  restore ; 
But  sweet  the  truths  thy  lips  have  told,- 
And,  Stranger,  we  complain  no  more. 

6  Abide  with  us — amazed,  they  cry, 
As,  suddenly,  whilst  breaking  bread, 
Their  own  lost  Jesus  meets  their  eye, 
With  radiant  glory  on  his  head  ! 


S34:»  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Christ  Risen  and  Ascending.     Ps.  24. 

1  Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay — 

*  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  ! ' 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massive  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 

2J6 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &CC.  235. 

'  Who  is  the  King  of  glory — who  ? ' 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew, — 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqu'ror's  name. 

Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay — 
*  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way !  ' 


33d*  « S  M.  Anonymous. 

Christ  is  Risen. 

1  '  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day,' 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle's  won  ; 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 

Lo  I  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, — 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise, 

1  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 
'  Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? ' 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save — 
'  Where  's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ? ' 

6  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  ! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given  ! 
Thee  we  greet,  triumphant  now; 
Hail !  the  Resurrection — Thou. 

19  217 


236,  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

S3G*  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

'  Crown  him  Lord  of  all !  ' 

1  All-hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  hy  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  loVBt 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall. 
Now  join  with  all  the  hosts  above, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


6 


Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe 
On  this  terrestrial  ball. 

To  him  all  majesty  ascribe. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  O  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &:C.  237. 

337.  L.  M.  *Medlet; 

Praise  for  his  Loving-kindness, 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise  : 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me — 
His  loving-kindness  0  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  dead  in  sin  and  thrall, 
Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate — 
His  loving-kindness  0  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along — 

His  loving-kindness  0  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud. 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood — 
His  loving-kindness  0  how  good  ! 

5  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
0  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death  ! 

6  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day. 
And  sing  with  rapture  and  surprise 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 


219 


299.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

338.  S.  M.  Hammond 

The  Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

1  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ! 

Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
To  praise  the  Savior's  name  ! 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love — 
Sing  of  his  rising  power — 

Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  us,  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing,  till  we  feel  our  heart 
Ascending  with  our  tongue ; 

Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  depart, 
And  grace  inspire  our  song. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 
Ye  ransomed  sinners — sing  ; 

Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  King. 

5  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 

'  Ye  blessed  children,  come  ! ' 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 

6  There  shall  our  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim, 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ! 


220 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  239. 

239.  L.  M.     •  Watts. 

The  Brightness  of  God's  Glory. 

1  Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song  ! 
Awake,  my  soul !  awake  my  tongue  ! 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  Name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace  : 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 
Proclaim  the  wise,  the  powerful  God, 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star ; 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labor  of  thine  hands ; 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name  ; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground ! 

6  O  may  T  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ; 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold  ! 

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240,  241.  CHEIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

240.  -C.    M.  WATT8. 

Christ  Worthy  to  he  Exalted. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  *  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,'  they  cry, 

*  To  be  exalted  thus  ; ' 
*  Worthy  the  Lamb,'  our  lips  reply, 
'  For  he  was  slain  for  us.' 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky. 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  to  Lamb  ! 

241 .  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Universal  Praise  to  Christ. 

1  Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway, 
In  earth  and  heaven  the  Lord  of  all ; 
Ye  princes,  rulers,  powers,  obey, 
And  low  before  his  sceptre  fall. 
222 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &:C.  242,  243. 

2  Riches,  and  all  that  decks  the  great, 
From  worlds  unnumbered  hither  bring  ; 
The  tribute  pour  before  his  feet, 

And  own  the  honors  of  your  king. 

3  From  heaven,  from  earth,  loud  bursts  of  praise 
His  mighty  blessings  shall  proclaim, — 
Blessings  that  earth  to  glory  raise, — 

And  fill  creation  with  his  name. 


242.         8s  7s  &  4s  M.         kelley. 

Every  Knee  bowing  to  Christ. 

1  Look  !  ye  saints — the  sight  how  glorious : 

See  the  man  of  sorrows  now 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious ; 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow : 

Crown  him  !  crown  him  ! — 
Crowns  become  the  victor's  brow. 

2  Hark  ! — those  bursts  of  acclamation — 

Hark  ! — those  loud,  triumphant  chords- 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station  ; 
Oh,  what  joy  the  sight  affords  ! 
Crown  him  !  crown  him  ! 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

243.  L.    M.  DODDRIDQB. 

Christ  exalted  as  Prince  and  Savior, 

Exalted  Prince  of  life,  we  own 
The  royal  honors  of  thy  throne  : 
'Tis  fixed  by  God's  almighty  hand, 
And  seraphs  bow  at  thy  command. 

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244.  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

2  Exalted  Savior,  we  confess 

The  sovereign  triumphs  of  thy  grace, 
Where  beams  of  gentle  radiance  shine, 
And  temper  majesty  divine. 

3  Wide  thy  resistless  sceptre  sway, 
Till  all  thine  enemies  obey : 

Wide  may  thy  cross  its  virtue  prove. 
And  conquer  millions  by  its  love. 

4  Mighty  to  vanquish,  and  forgive  ! 
Thine  Israel  sliall  repent  and  live. 
And  loud  proclaim  thy  healing  breath 

Which  works  their  life  who  wrought  thy  death. 

S44,  6s  &  4s  M.  Anonymous. 

'  Worthy  the  Lamb.' 

1  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
Let  earth  and  skies  reply, — 

*  Praise  ye  his  name  ! 

His  love  and  grace  adore 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  aloud  evermore. 
Worthy  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race. 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  his  name  ; 
In  him  we  will  rejoice. 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb  ! 

3  What  though  we  change  our  place. 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  ; 
224 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  245. 

To  him  our  songs  we  bring", 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 
Worthy  the  Lamb  ! 


245.  H.  M.  Watts. 

Varimis  Names  and  Offices  of  Christ. 

1  Join  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

That  angels  ever  bore — 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Savior  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name : 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came — 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  death  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

3  Be  thou  my  Counsellor, 

My  patron  and  my  guide, 
And  through  this  desert  land 
Still  keep  me  near  thy  side. 
0  let  my  feet  ne'er  run  astray, 
Nor  rove  nor  seek  the  crooked  way  ! 

4  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among 

The  thousands  of  his  sheep  : 
He  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names, 
His  bosom  bears  the  tender  lambs. 

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246.  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

5  My  Master  and  my  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre,  and  thy  sword. 
Thy  reigning  grace,  I  sing. 
Thine  is  the  power ;  behold,  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  beneath  thy  feet. 


S46.  L.  M.  s.  Strebteb. 

The  Same. 

1  A  King  shall  reign  in  righteousness. 
And  all  the  kindred  nations  bless  ; 
He  's  King  of  Salem,  King  of  peace. 
Nor  shall  his  spreading  kingdom  cease. 

2  In  him  the  naked  soul  shall  find 

A  hiding-place  from  chilling  wind ; 
Or,  when  the  raging  tempests  beat, 
A  covert  warm,  a  safe  retreat. 

3  In  burning  sands  and  thirsty  ground, 
He  like  a  river  shall  be  found. 

Or  lofty  rock,  beneath  whose  shade 
The  weary  traveller  rests  his  head. 

4  The  dimness  gone,  all  eyes  shall  see 
His  glory,  grace,  and  majesty; 

All  ears  shall  hearken,  and  obtaia 

The  words  of  life  from  Christ  the  Lamb. 


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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  247,  248. 

84  #•  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Christ  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way — to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth — thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life — the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  taste, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

S48.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way — and  he  who  sighs 
Amid  this  starless  waste  of  woe 
To  find  a  pathway  to  the  skies, 
A  light  from  heaven's  eternal  glow — 
By  thee  must  come,  thou  Gate  of  love, 
Through  which  the  saints  undoubting  trod ; 
Till  faith  discovers,  like  the  dove, 
An  ark,  a  resting-place  in  God. 

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249,  250.  CHRIST,  HIS  life, 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth — whose  steady  day 
Shines  on  through  earthly  blight  and  bloom ; 
The  pure,  the  everlasting  ray, 

The  lamp  that  shines  e'en  in  the  tomb ; 
The  light  that  out  of  darkness  springs, 
And  guideth  those  that  blindly  go  ; 
The  word  whose  precious  radiance  flings 
Its  lustre  upon  all  below. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life — the  blessed  Well, 
With  living  waters  gushing  o'er. 
Which  those  that  drink  shall  ever  dwell 
Where  sin  and  thirst  are  known  no  more. 
Thou  art  the  mystic  pillar  given 

Our  lamp  by  night,  our  light  by  day; 
Thou  art  the  sacred  bread  from  heaven ; 
Thou  art  the  Life — the  Truth — the  Way. 

349*  S.  M.  Anonymous. 

Various  Names  and  Offices  of  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  my  truth,  my  way, 
My  sure,  unerring  light ! 

On  thee  my  feeble  soul  I  stay. 
Which  thou  wilt  lead  aright. 

2  My  wisdom  and  my  guide. 
My  counsellor  thou  art ; 

O  never  let  me  leave  thy  side, 
Or  from  thy  paths  depart ! 

3o0*  CM.  Anonymous, 

The  Saine, 
1  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born. 
To  us  a  Son  is  given  ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey. 

Him,  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 
228 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  251. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Forevermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread  ; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know  ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

4  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born. 

To  us  a  Son  is  given — 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 


251.  8s&7sM.  Hart. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Come,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art ; 
Dear  desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 
Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  king, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever. 
Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  spirit 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

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252,  253.  CHRIST,  his  life, 

252*  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same, 

1  The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 

Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  dwell  in  day,  who  dwelt 
In  death's  surrounding  night. 

2  To  hail  thy  rise,  thou  better  Sun, 

The  gathering  nations  come 

Joyous,  as  when  the  reapers  bear 

The  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him,  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

4  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Whose  rule  shall  stretch  abroad, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

5  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread ; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

253.  CM.  *h.Ballou. 

The  Same. 

1  Our  Lord  shall  be  our  hiding-place, 
A  covert  from  the  storm ; 
And,  by  the  riches  of  his  grace, 

Secure  from  every  harm. 
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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  254. 

2  As  in  a  dry  and  barren  place 

Rivers  of  water  flow, 
Jesus  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Makes  fainting  mortals  know. 

3  As  a  tall  shadow  of  a  rock 

Within  a  weary  land, 
Is  Jesus  to  his  fainting  flock — 
He  guards  them  with  his  hand. 

4  Clearness  of  sight  he  will  bestow, 

Our  dimness  take  away, 
And  make  us  all  his  goodness  know 
In  an  eternal  day. 

5  There  we  shall  hear  the  joyful  sound, 

Salvation  in  the  Lord  ; 
And  on  the  fair  celestial  ground 
Our  thankful  sonofs  record. 


934  •  CM.  Anonymous 

A  Name  above  every  Name. 

1  Jesus  !  exalted  far  on  high. 

To  whom  a  name  is  given, — 
A  name  surpassing  every  name 
That 's  known  in  earth  or  heaven  ! 

2  Before  thy  throne  shall  every  knee 

Bow  down  with  one  accord ; 
Before  thy  throne  shall  every  tongue 
Confess  that  thou  art  Lord. 

3  0  may  that  mind  in  us  be  formed, 

Which  shone  so  bright  in  thee : 
An  humble,  meek,  and  lowly  mind, 
From  prijde  and  envy  free ! 

231 


255,  256.  CHRIST,    HTS    LIFE, 

4  To  others  we  would  stoop,  and  learn 
To  emulate  thy  love  ; 
So  shall  we  bear  thine  image  here, 
And  share  thy  throne  above. 


255.  7s   M.  RlCHAEDS. 

Our  Comforter. 

1  Jesus,  comforter  divine ! 
Consolations,  Lord,  are  thine  ; 
Mightiest  comforts,  full  of  good, 
Worthy  of  the  living  God. 

2  Thou  shalt  wipe  all  tears  away 
Mid  the  blessed  realms  of  day; 
Thou  shalt  hush  each  rising  sigh ; 
Sorrow,  pain,  and  death,  shall  die. 

3  Highest  praises  wait  thy  name, 
Great  unchanging,  glorious  same; 
Jesus,  comforter  divine  ! 
Praises,  praises.  Lord,  be  thine. 

356.  L.  M.  Medley. 

The  Same. 

1  Come,  ye  who  know  the  Savior's  love 
And  his  indulgent  mercies  prove. 

In  cheerful  songs  his  praise  express. 
For  he'll  not  leave  you  comfortless. 

2  He  ever  acts  the  Savior's  part, 
With  strong  compassions  in  his  heart ; 
The  least  and  weakest  saint  he'll  bless, 
Nor  will  he  leave  him  comfortless. 
232 


•  / 

MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    (fec.  257. 

3  His  wisdom,  goodaess,  power,  and  care, 
They  largely,  sweetly,  daily  share  ; 
He  will  their  every  fear  suppress. 

Nor  will  he  leave  them  comfortless. 

4  While  they  sojourners  are  below. 
And  travel  through  this  world  of  woe, 
In  storms  and  floods  of  deep  distress 
He  will  not  leave  them  comfortless. 

5  So  when  they  pass  death's  gloomy  vale, 
And  flesh  and  mortal  powers  shall  fail, 
Their  dying  lips  shall  then  confess, 

He  does  not  leave  them  comfortless.  ^ 

6  Thanks  to  thy  name,  our  dearest  Lord, 
For  every  promise  in  thy  word  ; 

But,  O,  with  this  our  hearts  impress, 
'I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless.' 

257.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Corner-Stone.    Ps.  118. 

1  Lo  !  what  a  glorious  corner-stone 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse  ; 

But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envy  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God  !  the  work  is  all  "divine, ' 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes  ; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine. 
The  day  that  saw  our  Savior  rise. 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad; 
Hosanna  !  let  his  name  be  blest ! 

A  thousand  honors  on  his  head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory  rest ! 
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m 

258,  259.  CHRIST,  his  life, 

4  In  God's  own  name  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race ; 
Let  the  whole  church  address  their  king 
With  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise. 

958.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  118. 

1  Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone 

Which  God  in  Zion  lays. 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon. 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  the  name ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here. 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest. 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  Rock  the  church  shall  rest. 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  thine  own  work,  almighty  Go^i. 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

359.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  118. 

1  See  what  a  living  stone 

The  builders  did  refuse  ; 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 

In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &:C.  260. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 
Reject  thine  only  Son  ;  • 

Yet  on  this  Rock  shall  Zion  rest, 
As  the  chief  corner-stone. 

3  The  work,  0  Lord,  is  thine, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes ; 

This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day 
That  our  Redeemer  made ; 

Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray — 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  king 
Of  David's  royal  blood  ! 

Bless  him,  ye  saints :  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thine  holy  word, 
Which  all  this  grace  displays ; 

And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


260.  P.  M.  *Newton. 

Our  Priend. 

1  One  there  is,  above  all  others, 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's. 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end  : 
They  who  once  his  kindness  prove 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 

235 


261.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

2  Which,  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

*  Could,  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God : 

This  was  boundless  love  indeed! 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  ill-treated, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name  ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  seated. 
He  rejoices  in  the  same : 

Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4  0,  for  grace,  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 

Teach  us.  Lord,  like  him  to  love : 
We,  alas,  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above ; 

But,  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 
We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 

SGI*  C  M.  Doddridge. 

Our  Head. 

1  Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace 

That  calls  a  worm  thy  own ; 
Gives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place, 
To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee  our  vital  head. 

We  live,  and  grow,  and  thrive ; 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord ; 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love. 

And  thou  our  common  Lord. 
236 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  262. 

4  O,  may  my  faith  each  hour  derive 

Thy  spirit  with  delight ; 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strive 
This  bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 

Before  thy  Father's  face  ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 


363.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Our  High  Priest, 

1  With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High  Priest  above  ; 

His  heart  is  made  of  tenderriess, 

His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

237 


263.  CHRIST,    HIS   LIFE, 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 
^  His  mercy  and  his  power ; 

We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 


963.  L.  M.  Mason. 

Tke  Image  of  the  Invisible  God. 

1  Thou,  Lord  !  by  mortal  eyes  unseen, 
And  by  thine  offspring  here  unknown, 
To  manifest  thyself  to  men. 

Hast  set  thine  image  in  thy  Son. 

2  As  the  bright  sun's  meridian  blaze 
O'erwhelms  and  pains  our  feeble  sight, 
But  cheers  us  with  his  softer  rays 
When  shining  w^th  reflected  light ; 

3  So,  in  thy  Son,  th}^  power  divine, 
Thy  wisdom,  justice,  truth,  and  love. 
With  mild  and  pleasing  lustre  shine, 
Reflected  from  thy  throne  above. 

4  Though  Jews,  who  granted  not  his  claim. 
Contemptuous  turned  away  their  face, 
Yet  those  w^ho  trusted  in  his  name 
Beheld  in  him  thy  truth  and  grace. 

5  0  thou !  at  whose  almighty  word 
Fair  light  at  first  from  darkness  shone. 
Teach  us  to  know  our  glorious  Lord, 
And  trace  the  Father  in  the  Son. 

6  While  we,  thine  image  there  displayed, 
With  love  and  admiration  view. 
Form  us  in  likeness  to  our  Head, 
That  we  may  bear  thine  image  too. 
238 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  264*  26S. 

364.  L.    M.  *D0DDRIDGE. 

Immutable. 

1  With  transport,  Lord,  our  souls  proclaim 
Th'  immortal  honors  of  thy  name  ; 
Assembled  round  our  Savior's  throne, 
We  make  his  ceaseless  glories  known. 

2  Through  all  succeeding  ages  he 

The  same  hath  been,  the  same  shall  be ; 
Immortal  radiance  gilds  his  head, 
While  stars  and  suns  wax  old  and  fade. 

3  The  same  his  power  his  flock  to  guard ; 
The  same  his  bounty  to  reward ; 

The  same  his  faithfulness  and  love 
To  saints  on  earth,  and  saints  above. 

4  Let  nature  change,  and  sink,  and  die, 
Jesus  shall  raise  his  people  high, 
And  fix  them  near  his  stable  throne, 

^  In  glory  changeless  as  his  own. 

265.  H.  M.  E.  Turner. 

The  Universal  King, 

1  Come,  sing  a  Savior's  power. 

And  praise  his  mighty  name ; 
His  wondrous  love  adore. 

And  chant  his  growing  fame. 
Wide  o'er  the  world  a  king  shall  reign, 
And  righteousness  and  peace  maintain. 

2  The  sceptre  of  his  grace 

He  shall  forever  wield  ; 

239 


266.  CHRIST,   HIS   LIFE, 

His  foes,  before  his  face, 

To  strength  divine  shall  yield : 
The  conquest  of  his  truth  shall  show 
What  an  almightj^"  arm  can  do. 

3  His  alienated  sons. 

By  sin  beguiled,  betrayed, 
Shall  then  be  born  at  once, 

And  willing  subjects  made  : 
Such  numbers  shall  his  courts  adorn 
As  dew-drops  of  the  vernal  morn. 

4  His  realm  shall  ever  stand, 

By  liberal  things  upheld; 
And  from  his  bounteous  hand 
All  hearts  with  joy  be  filled. 
A  universe  with  praise  shall  own 
The  countless  honors  of  his  throne. 


366.  8s  &  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Tke  Light  of  the  World, 

I  Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
Borders  on  the  shades  of  death  ! 
Rise  on  us,  thyself  revealing, — 
Rise,  and  chase  the  clouds  beneath. 

1  Thou,  the  light  of  every  creature. 
In  our  deepest  darkness  rise ; 
Scatter  all  the  night  of  nature. 
Pour  the  day  upon  our  eyes. 

3  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing ; 
Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 
Every  meek  and  contrite  heart. 
240 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &:C.  267. 

4  Save  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 
0  thou  prince  of  peace  and  love  ^ 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 
Fix  our  hearts  on  things  above. 

5  By  thine  all-sufficient  merit 
Every  burdened  soul  release; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit 
Guide  into  thy  perfect  peace. 


-^iJ*  •  'S  M.  Anonymous. 

Our  Refuge. 

1  Jesus  !  Savior  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  shelter  fly. 
While  the  raging  billow^s  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high ; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Savior,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

0,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 
Helpless  hangs  my  soul  on  thee , 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 
All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 
All  in  all  in  thee  I  find  : 

Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 

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268,  269.  CHRIST,  his  life, 

Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found. 
Grace  to  pardon  all  our  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 
Make  and  keep  us  pure  within. 


Soo»  0.  M.  Anonymous. 

God's  Servant. 

1  Thus  saith  the  Lord  who  built  the  heavens, 

And  bade  the  planets  roll, 
Who  peopled  all  the  climes  of  earth, 
And  formed  the  human  soul : — 

2  *  Behold  my  Servant ;  see  him  rise 

Exalted  in  my  might ; 
Him  have  I  chosen,  and  in  him 
I  place  supreme  delight. 

3  *  On  him,  in  rich  effusion  poured, 

My  spirit  shall  descend ; 
My  truth  and  judgment  he  shall  show 
To  earth's  remotest  end. 

4  *  The  progress  of  his  zeal  and  power 

Shall  never  know  decline. 
Till  foreign  lands  and  distant  isles 
Eepeive  the  law  divine.' 


269.  S.  M.  Mrs.  Steele 

Our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

1  While  my  Redeemer  's  near. 
My  shepherd  and  my  guide, 

I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear ; 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

242 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &:C.  270. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads 
Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Along  the  lovely  scene 
Cool  waters  gently  roll, 

Transparent,  sweet,  and  all  serene, 
To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 

4  Here  let  my  spirit  rest ; 
How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine ! 

With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety,  blest; 
Beneficence  divine ! 

5  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 
My  wandering  feet  restore  ; 

To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

6  Unworthy  as  I  am 

Of  thy  protecting  care, 
Jesus,  I  plead  thy  gracious  name, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 


2T0.  L.  M.  *Beddomb. 

The  Morning'  Star. 

1  Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 
The  Savior's  throne  of  shining  bliss, 
O  tell  how  mean  your  glories  are — 
How  faint  and  few,  compared  with  his  ! 

2  We  sing  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 
Jesus,  the  spring  of  light  and  love  : 
See,  how  its  rays,  diffused  from  far. 
Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above  ! 

243 


271.  CHRIST,    HIS    LIFE, 

3  Its  cheering  beams,  spread  wide  abroad, 
Point  out  the  wildered  Christian's  way : 
Still,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road. 
Enlightened  with  a  constant  day. 

4  Thus,  when  the  eastern  wise  men  brought 
Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears — 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought. 

And  guides  their  steps,  and  calms  their  fears. 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heavenly  place 
Where  this  bright  star  shall  brightest  shine  ? 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night. 
And  view  a  lustre  so  divine  ? 


371  •  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Jacobus  Star. 

1  Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far. 
Hail  the  long-expected  star ! 
Jacob's  star,  that  gilds  the  night. 
Guiding  wildered  men  aright. 

2  Mild  it  shines  on  all  beneath. 
Piercing  through  the  shades  of  death, 
Scattering  error's  wide-spread  night. 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 

3  Nations  all,  remote  and  near. 
Haste  to  see  your  Lord  appear  ; 
Haste,  for  him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  him  manifested  there  ! 

4  There  behold  the  day-spring  rise. 
Pouring  light  on  mortal  eyes; 
See  it  chase  the  shades  away, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

244 


MINISTRY,   CHARACTER,    &C.         272,  273. 

272.  L.  M.  s.  Streeter. 

The  San  of  Righteousness, 

1  What  heavenly  light  is  that  which  shines 
In  soft  refulgence  from  the  east, 

And,  pouring  splendor  through  all  climes, 
Makes  every  child  of  sorrow  blest  ? 

2  It  is  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
The  brightness  of  the  great  I  AM  ! 
In  him  Jehovah  manifests 

His  mercy,  love,  and  grace  to  man. 

3  God  made  from  darkness  light  to  shine ; 
And,  through  the  mighty  Savior's  grace, 
Will  give  the  light  of  life  divine 

To  every  child  of  Adam's  race. 

4  Immortal  Source  of  light  and  life. 

In  brighter  flames  of  brilliance  move. 
Till  all  are  turned  from  sin  and  strife, 
To  sing  the  deathless  song  of  love. 

273.  L.  M.  Watts. 
Imitating  Christ. 

1  My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

'2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will. 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 
I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 
21^  245 


274,  275.  CHRIST,  his  life, 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

♦ 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 

Then  God,  the  judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


274.  C.  M.  Beddome. 

Imitating  Christ  in  Duties  and  Sufferings, 

1  In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too. 

Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  trace  ; 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do. 
Depending  on  thy  grace. 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  Father's  will  ; 
0  may  that  zeal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Meekness,  humility,  and  love. 

Through  all  thy  conduct  shine  ; 
O  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy.  Lord,  of  thine. 

275.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 
Christ  our  Example. 

1  And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 
So  let  our  conversation  be ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 
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MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &:C.  276. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life  ! 

3  0  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 
How  mild,  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind. 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright, 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came. 
The  labors  of  his  life  were  love : 

If  then  we  bear  the  Savior's  name. 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

6  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be ; 
Make  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
O  Savior,  daily  more  like  thee. 


276.  7s  M.    61.       Montgomery. 

Christ  our  Example  in  Sufferings. 

1  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  temptation's  power. 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see. 
Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour. 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall. 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned : 

247 


277.  CHRIST,    HIS   LIFE, 

O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb; 
There,  admiring  at  his  feet, 

Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 
*  It  is  finished,'  hear  him  cry; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 
— Who  has  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen ;  he  meets  our  eyes — 
Savior,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 


277.  L.  M.  *h.ballou. 

CkrisVs  Example  in  Forgiving. 

1  Teach  us  to  feel  as  Jesus  prayed, 
When  on  the  cross  he  bleeding  hung ; 
When  all  his  foes  their  wrath  displayed, 
And  with  their  spite  his  bosom  stung. 

2  Till  death  he  loved  his  foes,  and  said, 
'Father,  forgive,' — then  groaned  and  died; 
And  when  arisen  from  the  dead, 

His  mercy  to  their  souls  applied. 

3  For  such,  a  heart  and  such  a  love, 

O  Lord,  we  raise  our  prayer  to  thee.; 
O  pour  thy  spirit  from  above, 
That  we  may  like  our  Savior  be. 
248 


MINISTRY,    CHARACTER,    &C.  278,  279. 

278.  C.  M.  Anonymous. 
Christ's  Example  of  Love  to  Enemies. 

1  Aloud  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace 

Christ  to  his  foes  did  bear; 
Which  made  the  torturing  cross  its  throne 
And  hung  its  trophies  there. 

2  *  Father,  forgive  ! '  his  mercy  cried, 

With  his  expiring  breath. 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

3  Jesus,  this  wondrous  love  we  sing, 

And,  whilst  we  sing,  admire  ; 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there 
The  same  celestial  fire. 

4  Swayed  by  thy  blest  example,  we 

For  enemies  will  pray  ; 
With  love,  their  hatred — and  their  curse 
With  blessings,  will  repay. 

279.  L.  M.    61.  Anonymous. 

Christ^s  Example  and  Support  in  all  Trials. 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few. 
On  Him  I  lean,  who  not  in  vain 
Experienced  every  human  pain; 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

249 


279.   CHRIST,  HIS  LIFE,  MINISTRY,  CHARACTER,  &C. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, — 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do, — 
Still,  he  who  felt  temptation's  power 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  If  wounded  love  my  bosom  swell. 
Deceived  by  those  I  prized  too  w^ell, 
He  shall  his  pitying  aid  bestow. 
Who  felt  on  earth  severer  woe/ 

At  once  betrayed,  denied,  or  fled, 
By  all  that  shared  his  daily  bread. 

4  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend. 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while, — 

Thou,  Savior,  seest  the  tears  I  shed. 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

5  And  0,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last. 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  dying  bed, — for  thou  hast  died ; 
And  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 


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THE  GOSPEL 


S80.  S.  M.  Watts 

Tlie  Law  and  the  Gospel. 

1  The  law  by  Moses  came ; 
But  peace  and  truth  and  love 

Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  diflferent  works  were  done; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 

O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  sovereign  and  the  head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought, 

Behold  !   how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race 

Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

251 


281.  THE    GOSPEL. 

S81.  CM.  Watts. 

Sinai  and  Zion, 

1  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke, — 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven ; 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ; 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  forever  blest. 


252 


THE    GOSPEL.  282,  283,' 

282.  L.  M.  *J.  Newton. 

The  Voice  of  Sinai  and  Zion. 

1  The  God  who  once  to  Israel  spoke 
From  Sinai's  top  in  fire  and  smoke, 
In  gentler  strains  of  gospel  grace 
Invites  us  now  to  seek  his  face. 

2  He  wears  no  terrors  on  his  brow; 
He  speaks  in  love  from  Zion  now : 
It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus'  blood 

That  calls  us,  wanderers,  back  to  God.. 

3  His  servant  Moses  quaked  and  feared, 
When  Sinai's  thundering  law  he  heard; 
But  gospel  grace,  with  accents  mild, 
Speaks  to  the  sinner  as  a  child. 

4  What  other  arguments  can  move 

The  heart  that  slights  a  Savior's  love? 

0  may  that  heavenly  power  be  felt, 
And  cause  the  stony  heart  to  melt ! 

283.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Blessedness  of  the  Gospel.    Ps.  89. 

1  Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  paths  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up 
Through  their  Redeemer's  name ; 

His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

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S84. 


THE    GOSPEL. 


3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 
Strength  and  salvation  gives : 
Israel,  thy  king  forever  reigns, 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 


/^84*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

GocVs  surprising  Mercies  in  the  Gospel. 

1  Rise,  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
Prepare  a  sweet  angelic  song ; 
Surprising  mercies  must  require 
An  angel's  lay,  a  seraph's  fire. 

2  See  what  the  gracious  God  of  heaven 
Hath  now  to  his  own  Israel  given  ! 
No  heart  can  feel,  no  tongue  express, 
The  wonders  of  his  love  and  grace. 

3  In  every  age  the  Lord  was  kind. 
And  to  his  church  revealed  his  mind ; 
But  we  enjoy  a  wondrous  store 

Of  mercies  never  known  before. 

4  The  sun  of  heaven  illumes  the  soul ; 
Oceans  of  mercies  sweetly  roll ; 

The  heavenly  streams  of  truth  and  love 
Flow  freely  from  the  fount  above. 

5  0  happy  day  \  we  live  to  see 
How  kind  to  men  our  God  can  be ; 
His  greatest  mercies  stand  confessed, 
And  Zion  is  divinely  blessed. 

6  Thy  truth  and  loving  kindness,  Lord, 
We  will  with  holy  songs  record ; 

To  us  are  richest  favors  given. 
And  praises  shall  return  to  heaven. 
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THE   GOSPEL.  2SS. 

285.  CM.  Anonymous. 

The  Gospel  Feast. 

1  On  Zion,  his  most  holy  mount, 

God  will  a  feast  prepare  ; 
And  Israel's  sons,  and  Gentile  lands, 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows ; 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refined. 
In  rich  abundance  flows. 

3  See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  given! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace, 
Sit  with  the  heirs  of  heaven ! 

4  The  pained,  the  sick,  the  dying,  now 

To  ease  and  health  restored, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  plenties  of  the  board. 

5  But,  0,  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  given, 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  throne, 
We  join  the  feast  of  heaven ! 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 

Shall  overflow  the  soul, 
And  springs  of  life,  that  never  dry. 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 


255 


286.  THE    GOSPEL. 

S86.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Gospel  Jubilee. 

1  Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound, 
And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round ; 
Let  every  soul  with  transport  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year. 

2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humbled  at  his  feet  you  fall. 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  all. 

3  Slaves,  that  have  borne  the  heavy  chain 
Of  sin  and  hell's  tyrannic  reign, 

To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 

And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heaven, — 
Your  joy,  your  boast, — is  freely  given; 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits. 

With  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates. 

5  Her  blest  inhabitants  no  more 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore  ; 

No  debt,  but  love  immensely  great — 
The  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

6  0  happy  souls  that  know  the  sound ! 
Celestial  light  their  steps  surround. 
And  show  that  jubilee  begun, 
Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run. 


256 


THE    GOSPEL.  287. 


SS8«  •  H.  M.  Anonymou*, 

Tke  Same. 

1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 

The  gladly  solemn  sound! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 

The  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive. 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell. 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear — 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace ; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near. 

Behold  your  Savior's  face  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

5  Jesus,  our  great  high-priest, 

Has  full  assurance  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ! 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad ! 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

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288.  THE    GOSPEL. 

3So«  L.    M.  AN0NY3I0U5. 

Irifluence  of  the  Gospel  like  Rain. 

1  As  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
Jesus  shall  shed  his  blessings  down ; 
Crowned  with  whose  life-infusing  drops, 
Earth  shall  renew  her  blissful  crops. 

2  Lands  that  beneath  a  burning  sky 
Have  long  been  desolate  and  dry, 
Th'  effusions  of  his  love  shall  share. 
And  sudden  greens  and  herbage  wear. 

3  The  dew^s  and  rains,  in  all  their  store, 
Drenching  the  pastures  o'er  and  o'er. 
Are  not  so  copious  as  that  grace 
Which  sanctifies  and  saves  our  race. 

4  As,  in  soft  silence,  vernal  showers 
Descend,  and  cheer  the  fainting  flowers, 
So,  in  the  secrecy  of  love. 

Falls  the  sweet  influence  from  above. 

5  That  heavenly  influence  let  me  find 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind, 

While  every  grace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Diflfusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

6  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confined 
To  me,  but  poured  on  all  mankind. 
Till  earth's  wild  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  a  young  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 


258 


THE   GOSPEL.  289,  290 

289.  H.  M.  Doddridge. 

Efficacy  of  the  GospeL 

1  Mark  the  soft-falling  snow, 

And  the  descending  rain  ! 
To  heaven  from  whence  it  fell 
It  turns  not  back  again ; 
But  waters  earth  through  every  pore, 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green 

The  hills  and  valleys  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 

By  providence  divine : 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 

3  '  So,'  saith  the  God  of  grace, 

'  My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend : 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more.' 

290.  C.  M.  *Watt8. 

The  Gospel  Satisfying  and  Cleansing. 

1  In  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 
To  gather  empty  wind ; 
The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

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291.  THE    GOSPEL. 

2  But  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace  ; 
He  gives  by  covenant  and  by  oath 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

3  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls 

From  every  loathsome  trace, 
In  the  blest  fountain  that  his  Son 
Has  opened  for  our  race. 

4  Our  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away, 

Though  black  as  night  before  ; 
Our  sins  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea. 
And  shall  be  found  no  more. 

5  Here  shall  his  sacred  spirit  dwell, 

And  deep  engrave  his  law  ; 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 
To  swift  obedience  draw. 

6  Thus  will  he  pour  salvation  down. 

And  we  shall  render  praise  ; 
We,  the  dear  people  of  his  love, 
And  he,  our  God  of  grace. 


391  •  L.  M.  Watts. 

Gospel  Invitations, 

*  CoBiE  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 
Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come ! 

I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils. 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

*  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me  ,* 
I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 

But  passion  rages  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 
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THE    GOSPEL.  292. 

3  *  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light.' 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command ; 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  \vill. 


/-^tf^.  b.  M.  Anonymous. 

'  The  Spirit  and  tke  Bride  say,  Come,^ 

1  The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 

Is  whisp'ring,  sinners,  come  ! 
The  Bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  come ! 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 
To  all  about  him,  come  ! 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ  the  fountain  come  ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 
0  let  him  freely  come. 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo  I  Jesus,  who  invites, 
Declares,  I  quickly  come  : 

Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  thy  hour  : 
Jesus,  my  Savior,  come  ! 


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293.  THE   GOSPEL. 

S93.  C.  M.  *Mrs.  Steele. 

Invitation  to  the  Gospel  Feast. 

1  Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  feast, 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest ! 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms  ! 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come  ; — 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms, — 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

3  In  Jesus'  condescending  heart 

Both  love  and  pity  meet ; 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart 

That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  Come  then,  and  with  his  people  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast, 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

5  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 

6  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come : 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore ; — 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 


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THE   GOSPEL.  294,  295. 

/894l«  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Tfie  Same. 

1  Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 
Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind, 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  '  Have  me  excused  ' — why  will  you  say  ?— 
From  heahh,  and  life,  and  liberty. 

From  all  that  is  in  Jesus  given. 
From  pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven  I 

3  Come,  then,  ye  souls  by  sin  oppressed. 
Ye  weary  wanderers  after  rest, 

Ye  poor  and  maimed,  halt  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes  ! 
Behold  the  bleeding  sacrifice ! 

His  boundless  love  doth  all  embrace  ; 
And  we  are  freely  saved  by  grace. 

5  Ye  who  believe  his  record  true 
Shall  sup  with  him,  and  he  with  you ; 
Come  to  the  feast,  you're  saved  from  sin, 
And  Jesus  waits  to  take  you  in. 

S^O.  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

'  Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth  ! ' 

1  Ye  thirsty  souls,  approach  the  spring 
Where  living  waters  flow  ; 
Free  to  that  sacred  fountain,  all 
Without  a  price  may  go. 

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296.  THE    GOSPEL. 

2  How  long  to  streams  of  false  delight 

Will  ye  in  crowds  repair  ? 
How  long  your  strength  and  substance  waste 
On  trifles  light  as  air  ? 

3  My  stores  afford  those  rich  supplies 

That  health  and  pleasure  give  ; 
Incline  your  ear,  and  come  to  me ; 
The  soul  that  hears  shall  live. 

4  With  you  a  covenant  I  will  make, 

That  ever  shall  endure  ; 
The  hope  which  gladdened  David's  heart 
My  mercy  hath  made  sure. 

5  Behold,  he  comes  !  your  leader  comes, 

With  might  and  honor  crowned ; 
A  witness  who  shall  spread  my  name 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 

6  See,  nations  hasten  to  his  call 

From  every  distant  shore ; 
Islands  unknown  shall  bow  to  him, 
And  Israel's  God  adore. 


396.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Tke  Same. 

1  The  Savior  calls, — let  every  ear 

Attend  the  heavenly  sound ; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear  ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 

To  banish  mortal  woe. 
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THE    GOSPEL.  297. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain ; 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

6  Dear  Savior,  draw  reluctant  hearts ; 
To  thee  let  sinners  fly. 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 


297.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Invitation  to  the  Gospel  Feast. 

1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind, — 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast. 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die — 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

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298.  THE   GOSPEL. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day ; — 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


298.  7s  M.  Mrs.  Baebauld. 

The  Weary,  Pained,  and  Guilty,  Invited, 

1  Come  !  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 
Come  and  make  my  paths  your  choice ; 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come  I 

2  Thou  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn, 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn, 
Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste, 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste  ! 

3  Ye  who,  tossed  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain ; 
Ye,  whose  swoln  and  sleepless  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morning  rise ; 

4  Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn. 

In  remorse  for  guilt  who  mourn, 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care : 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear  ? 

5  Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

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THE  GOSPEL.  299,  300. 

399.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Gospel  Covenant  sure.    Ps.  89. 

1  My  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 

The  mercies  of  the  Lord, 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure ; 
And  if  he  speak  a  promise  once 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  throne  ! 
But  there 's  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  forever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies  ; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 

Are  sung  by  saints  above  ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honors  raise 
To  thine  unchanging  love. 

SOO.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Promises  sure. 

1  Praise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 
To  him  who  earth's  foundations  laid; 
Praise  to  the  God  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

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301.  THE    GOSPEL. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  tlie  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word; 
And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

3  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound 
That  bid  the  new-made  world  go  round ; 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles 

On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls. 

4  O  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith, 

To  credit  what  th'  Almighty  saith ! 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own  ! 

5  Then,  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

Our  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar ; 

6  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinable  skies, 
Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns, 
And  his  own  courts  his  power  sustains. 


301.  C.  M.  *Watts. 

TTie  Same. 

1  Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

And  speak  some  lofty  thing ; 
The  mighty  works,  or  mighty  name 
Of  our  eternal  King ! 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

Or  sound  his  power  abroad  ; 
Sing  the  blest  promise  of  his  grace, 

And  the  performing  God. 
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THE    GOSPEL.  302. 

3  Proclaim  salvation  from  the  Lord 

To  sinful,  dying  men; 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engraved  as  in  eternal  brass 

The  gracious  promise  shines  ; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 
Those  everlasting  lines. 

5  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 


302.  C.    M.  *GlBBOK9. 

All  Nations  promised  to  Christ, 

1  Father,  is  not  thy  promise  pledged 

To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2  '  Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 

For  thine  inheritance, 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
Thine  empire  shall  advance.' 

3  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blinded  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own  ; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

4  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues, 

Beneath  th'  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exception,  given  ? 

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303.  THE    GOSPEL. 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Then  be  his  name  adored ! 
Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  thy  Lord  ! 

6  Asia  and  Africa,  resound 

'  From  shore  to  shore  his  fame ; 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs, 
Eedeeming  love  proclaim  ! 


303.  C.  M.  Gibbons. 

Universal  Spread  of  the  Gospel, 

1  Lord,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  run, 

Armed  with  thy  Spirit's  power ; 
Ten  thousand  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise. 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  arrayed, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  regenerate  heart. 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise. 
And  heavenly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crowned,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore ; 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murderous  cannon  roar. 

5  Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait ; — those  days 

Are  in*  thy  word  foretold  ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars,  and  bring 

This  promised  age  of  gold  1 
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TrtE    GOSPEL.  304. 

Amen, — with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumbered  myriads  cry ; 
Amen, — with  joy  divine,  let  heaven's 

Unnumbered  choirs  reply ! 


304.  8s  &  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 
"With  a  glorious  day  of  grace. 

2  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness- 
Grant  them.  Lord,  the  glorious  light; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night. 

3  May  the  glorious  day  approaching 
On  their  grossest  darkness  flame, 
And  the  everlasting  gospel 
Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel ; 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase. 


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THE  KEIGN  OP  CHRIST. 


305.  L.  M.  Watt.. 

Universal  Blessing's  of  ChrisVs  Reign.    Ps.  72. 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  Behold  the  islands,  with  their  kings, 
And  Europe,  her  best  tribute  brings ; 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet, 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

3  There  Persia,  glorious  to  behold, 
There  India  shines  in  eastern  gold  ; 
And  barbarous  nations  at  his  word 
Submit,  and  bow,  and  own  their  Lord. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  he  displays  his  healing  power. 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more  ; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 
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THE    REIGN    OF    CHRIST. 


306. 


6  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  their  king ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  Amen. 


306.  7s  &  6s  M.  Montgomery. 

Tlie  Same.     Ps.  72. 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed ! 
Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 
To  set  the  captive  free  ; 

To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy. 
And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 
Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 
Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

[3  By  such  shall  he  be  feared 
While  sun  and  moon  endure, — 
Beloved,  obeyed,  revered. 
For  he  shall  judge  the  poor, 
Through  changing  generations. 
With  justice,  mercy,  truth. 
While  stars  maintain  their  stations. 
Or  moons  renew  their  youth.] 

273 


306.  THE    REIGN   OF    CHRIST. 

4  He  shall  come  down,  like  showers 
Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 
Spring  in  his  path  to  birth ; 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 
Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go. 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

PART.    II. 

[5  Arabia's  desert-ranger 

To  him  shall  bend  the  knee ; 
The  Ethiopian  stranger 
His  glory  come  to  see  ; 
With  offerings  of  devotion 
Ships  from  the  isles  shall  meet, 
To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 
In  tribute  at  his  feet. 

6  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  him, 
And  gold  and  incense  bring  ; 

All  nations  shall  adore  him, 
His  praise  all  people  sing ; 
For  he  shall  have  dominion 
O'er  river,  sea,  and  shore, 
Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion 
Or  dove's  light  wing  can  soar. 

7  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 
And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, 
A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  mountain-dews  shall  nourish 
A  seed  in  weakness  sown. 
Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish, 
And  shake  like  Lebanon.] 
274 


THE    REIGN    OF    CHRIST.  307. 

0*er  every  foe  victorious, 
He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 
All-blessing,  and  all-blest. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 
His  covenant  remove  ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever, — 
That  name  to  us  is — Love. 


307.  C.  M.  81.  *HoGG. 

Blessedness  of  ChrlsVs  Reign  Predicted, 

1  In  vision  rapt,  the  prophet's  eyes 

Beheld  that  future  day — 
He  saw  the  scenes  before  him  rise 

That  far  in  distance  lay  : 
'  Who  's  this,'  he  cried,  '  comes  from  the  way 

Of  Edom,  all  divine? 
Travelling  in  splendor,  whose  array 

Is  red,  but  not  with  wine  ? 

2  *  Blest  be  the  Herald  of  our  king, 

That  comes  to  set  us  free  ! 
The  dwellers  of  the  rock  shall  sing, 

And  utter  praise  to  thee  ! 
Tabor  and  Hermon  yet  shall  see 

Their  glories  glow  again. 
And  blossoms  spring  on  field  and  tree, 

That  ever  shall  remain. 

3  *  The  child  shall  frolic  in  the  way 

Of  dragons  with  delight ; 
The  lamb  shall  round  the  leopard  play, 
And  all  in  love  unite ; 

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308-  THE    REIGN    OF   CHRIST. 

The  dove  on  Zion's  hill  shall  light, 
That  all  the  world  must  see ; — 

Hail  to  the  Journeyer,  in  his  might 
Who  comes  to  set  us  free  ! ' 


308.  L.  M.  *H.  Ballou. 

Blessing's  of  CkrisVs  Universal  Reign. 

1  When  God  descends  with  men  to  dwell, 
And  all  creation  makes  anew, 

What  tongue  can  half  the  wonders  tell  ? 
What  eye  the  dazzling  glories  view  ? 

2  Zion,  the  desolate,  again 

Shall  see  her  lands  with  roses  bloom  ; 
And  Carmel's  mount,  and  Sharon's  plain 
Shall  yield  their  spices  and  perfume. 

3  Celestial  streams  shall  gently  flow ; 
The  wilderness  shall  joyful  be  ; 
Lilies  on  parched  ground  shall  grow ; 
And  gladness  spring  on  every  tree ; 

4  The  vireak  be  strong,  the  fearful  bold, 
The  deaf  shall  hear,  the  dumb  shall  sing, 
.The  lame  shall  walk,  the  blind  behold ; 
And  joy  through  all  the  earth  shall  ring. 

5  Monarchs  and  slaves  shall  meet  in  love  ; 
Old  pride  shall  die,  and  meekness  reign, — 
When  God  descends  from  worlds  above. 
To  dwell  with  men  on  earth  again. 


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THE    REIGN    OF   CHRIST.  309. 

a09.  CM.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  O'er  mountain  tops,  the  mount  of  God, 

In  latter  days,  shall  rise 
Above  the  summits  of  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wondering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow ; 
'  Up  to  the  mount  of  God,'  they  say, 
'  And  to  his  house  we'll  go.' 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land  ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers 
Shall  the  whole  w^orld  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge  ; 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide  ; 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  crush  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  No  war  shall  rage,  nor  hostile  strife 

Disturb  those  happy  years ; 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. 

6  No  longer  host,  encountering  host, 

Shall  crowds  of  slain  deplore ; 
They'll  lay  the  martial  trumpet  by, 
And  study  war  no  more. 
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277 


310.  THE    REIGN    OF    CHRIST. 

310.  S.  M.  wattb. 

Tke  Blessedness  of  ChrisVs  Reign. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 

*  Zion,  behold  thy  Savior  king ! 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.' 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Savior  and  their  God. 


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THE    REIGN    OF    CHRIST.  31  !• 

311.  CM.  *H.Ballou 

The  Same. 

1  Jesus  his  empire  shall  extend ; 

Beneath  his  gentle  sway- 
Kings  of  the  earth  shall  humbly  bend 
And  his  commands  obey. 

2  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

All  nations  shall  be  blest ; 
We  hear  the  noise  of  war  no  more, — 
He  gives  his  people  rest. 

3  As  clouds  descend  in  gentle  showers. 

When  spring  renews  her  reign  ; 
And  call  to  life  the  fragrant  flowers 
O'er  forest,  hill  and  plain ; — 

4  So  Jesus,  by  his  heavenly  grace, 

Descends  on  man  below, 
And  o'er  the  millions  of  our  race 
His  gentle  blessings  flow. 

5  Long  as  the  sun  shall  rule  the  day. 

Or  moon  shall  cheer  the  night, 
The  Savior  shall  his  sceptre  sway 
With  unresisted  might. 

6  All  that  the  reign  of  sin  destroyed, 

The  Savior  shall  restore ; 
And,  from  the  treasures  of  the  Lord, 
Shall  give  us  blessings  more. 


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312»  THE    REIGN   OF   CHRIST. 

31.2.  C.  M.  Watts. 

ChrisVs  Reign  Foretold.     Ps.  89. 

1  Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 

And  made  his  mercy  known  : 
*  Sinners,  behold  your  help  is  laid 
On  my  beloved  Son. 

2  *  Behold  the  man  my  wisdom  chose 

Among  your  mortal  race ; 
His  head  my  holy  oil  o'erflows, 
The  spirit  of  my  grace. 

3  *  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 

My  people's  better  king  ; 
My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down, 
And  still  new  subjects  bring. 

4  *  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way. 

With  mercy  by  his  side, 
While  in  my  name,  through  earth  and  sea 
He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 

5  *  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God 

He  shall  forever  own, 
Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode ; — 
And  I'll  support  my  Son. 

6  *  'iA.j  covenant  stands  forever  fast ; 

My  promises  are  strong; 
Firm  as  the  heavens  his  throne  shall  last, 
His  seed  endure  as  lonsf.' 


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THE   REIGN   OF   CHRIST.  31$. 

313.  S.  M.  *Watt8. 

Christ  Despised,  but  Exalted  to  a  Kingdom. 

1  Who  has  believed  thy  word, 
Or  thy  salvation  known  ? 

Reveal  thine  arm,  almighty  Lord, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 

2  The  Jews  esteemed  him  here 
Too  mean  for  their  belief; 

Sorrows  his  chief  acquaintance  were, 
And  his  companion  grief. 

3  They  turned  their  eyes  away, 
And  treated  him  with  scorn ; 

But  'twas  their  griefs  upon  him  lay, 
Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 

4  'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 
And  Gentiles  then  unknown, 

The  God  of  love  was  pleased  to  bruise 
His  best  beloved  Son. 

5  *  But  I'll  prolong  his  days, 
And  make  his  kingdom  stand ; 

My  pleasure,'  saith  the  God  of  grace, 
*  Shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 

6  *  Ten  thousand  captive  slaves, 
Released  from  death  and  sin, 

Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  graves, 
And  own  his  power  divine.' 

24=^ 


281 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


ol4:«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Tke  Jewish^  and  the  Christian  Zion,    Ps.  48. 

1  With  stately  towers  and  bulwarks  strong, 

Unrivalled  and  alone, 
Loved  theme  of  many  a  sacred  song, 
God's  holy  city  shone. 

2  Thus  fair  was  Zion's  chosen  seat. 

The  glory  of  all  lands ; 
Yet  fairer,  and  in  strength  complete, 
The  Christian  temple  stands. 

3  The  faithful  of  each  clime  and  age 

This  glorious  church  compose ; 
Built  on  a  rock,  with  idle  rage 
The  threatening  tempest  blows. 

4  In  vain  may  hostile  bands  alarm, 

For  God  is  her  defence  ; 
How  weak,  how  powerless  is  each  arm, 
Against  Omnipotence  I 


382 


THE    CHRISTIAN    CHURCH.  315. 

315,  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Beauty  and  Order  of  the  Church.     Ps.  48. 

1  Far  as  thy  name  is  known 
The  world  declares  thy  praise ; 

Thy  saints,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  joy  let  Judah  stand 
On  Zioa's  chosen  hill, 

Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell, 

Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well; 

4  The  orders  of  thy  house, 
The  worship  of  thy  court. 

The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, — 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

6  How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes 

And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 

Will    guide  us  till  we  die, 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 

And  ours  above  the  sky. 


988 


316.  THE    CHRISTIAN    CHURCH. 

316.  8s  &  7s  M.  J.  Newton. 

*  Glorious  Thing's  spoken  of  Zion.^ 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 

He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

2  On  the  Kock  of  Ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded. 
Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

3  See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters, 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 

4  Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

5  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

6  Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 


284 


THE    CHRISTIAN   CHURCH.  317. 

317.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Christ  and  the  Church,     Ps.  45. 

1  The  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 
Adorned  with  majesty  and  grace ! 
He  comes  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen  arrayed  in  purest  gold ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own  ; 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne 
Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

4  So  shall  the  king  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favorite  of  his  choice  ; — 
Let  him  be  loved,  and  yet  adored, 
For  he  's  thy  Savior  and  thy  Lord. 

5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies  ! 
And  all  thy  sons  (a  numerous  train) 
Each  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 

6  Let  endless  honors  crown  his  head ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread ; 
While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescension  of  his  love. 


285 


318,  319.  THE    CHRISTIAN    CHURCH. 

ol8»  7s  iVl.   61.  Anomymous. 

Future  Glory  of  the  Church.     Ps.  67. 

1  On  thy  church,  0  Power  Divine, 
Cause  thy  glorious  face  to  shine  ; 
Till  the  nations  from  afar 

Hail  her  as  their  guiding  star ; 
Till  her  sons  from  zone  to  zone 
Make  thy  great  salvation  known. 

2  Then  shall  God,  with  lavish  hand, 
Scatter  blessings  o'er  the  land  ; 
Earth  shall  yield  her  rich  increase, 
Every  breeze  shall  whisper  peace. 
And  the  world's  remotest  bound 
With  the  voice  of  praise  resound. 

S19,  10s  M.  *PoPE. 

The  Same. 

1  EiSE,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise  ! 
Exalt  thy  towering  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes ! 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display. 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day  ! 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn  ! 
See  future  sons  and  daughters,  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies ! 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend! 

See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate  kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings  ! 
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THE    CHRISTIAN    CHURCH.  320, 

The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away ; 
But,  fixed  his  word,  his  saving  power  remains  ; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 


320.  8s  &  7s  M.  *CowPER. 

The  Future  Peace  and  Glory  of  ike  Church. 

1  Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken : 
'  0  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken. 

Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you ; 
Cares  and  heart-felt  tribulation 
Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways  ; 
You  shall  name  your  walls,  salvation, 
And  your  gates  shall  all  be  praise. 

2  *  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 
Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow ; 

For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 
All  his  bounty  shall  bestow  : 
Still,  in  undisturbed  possession. 
Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign ; 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression. 
Never  hear  of  war  again. 

3  *  Ye  no  more,  your  suns  descending — 
Waning  moons — no  more  shall  see; 
But  your  griefs,  forever  ending. 
Find  eternal  noon  in  me : 

God  shall  rise,  and  shining  o'er  you, 
Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory, 
God  your  everlasting  light.' 

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381.  THE    CHRISTIAN    CHURCH. 

331.  CM.  *C.  Wesley, 

Tfie  Church  on  Earth  and  in  Heaveny  One. 

1  The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 

But  one  communion  make  : 
Joined  to  their  Lord  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  his  grace  partake. 

2  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  king 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him  ; 

One  church  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  swelling  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, — 

To  his  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home, 

This  passing  moment,  go ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  must  follow  too. 

6  0  God,  be  thou  our  constant  guide  ! 

And  when  the  word  i^  given, 

Sustain  us  o'er  the  fearful  tide, 

And  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 


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THE  SALVATION  OP  ALL. 


33S.  L.   M.  *BUTCHBE. 

All  Mankind  in  Heaven. 

1  From  north  and  south,  from  east  and  west, 
Advance  the  myriads  of  the  blest : 

From  every  clime  of  earth  they  come, 
And  find  in  heaven  a  common  home. 

2  In  one  immortal  throng  we  view 
Pagan  and  Christian,  Greek  and  Jew; 
But,  all  their  doubts  and  darkness  o'er, 
One  only  God  they  now  adore. 

3  Howe'er  divided  once  below, 

One  bliss,  one  spirit  here  they  know  ! 
Here  all  their  errors  are  forgiven, 
And  Jesus  welcomes  them  to  heaven. 


323.  C,  M.  Watts. 

Prospect  of  Universal  Blessedness, 

1  Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

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324.  THE    SALVATION   OF   ALL. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 

That  holy,  happy  place. 
The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 
*  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  descending  king. 

4  *  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  his  blessed  abode  ; 
Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace. 
And  he,  the  loving  God. 

5  *  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
And  pains  and  groans,  and  griefs  and  fears, 
And  death  itself  shall  die.' 

6  How  long,  dear  Savior,  0  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time. 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 


334*  L.  M.  Anonymous, 

The  Same, 

1  Lift  up  your  joyful  eyes,  and  see 
A  plenteous  harvest  all  around, 
Ripening  for  bliss,  and  not  a  grain 
Shall  ever  fall  unto  the  ground  : 

2  A  harvest  of  immortal  souls. 
Secured  by  an  almighty  power ; 

Nor  heat,  nor  cold,  nor  storms,  shall  hurt, 
Nor  ravenous  beasts  of  prey  devour. 
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THE    SALVATION    OF    ALL.  325,  326. 

0  happy  day  !  when  all  our  race 
Complete  in  glory  shall  be  found  ; 
And,  like  their  great,  their  mystic  head, 
Be  with  eternal  honors  crowned. 


325.  S.  M.  *h.Ballou. 

Tke  Same, 

1  In  God's  eternity 
There  shall  a  day  arise, 

When  all  the  race  of  man  shall  be 
With  Jesus  in  the  skies. 

2  As  night  before  the  rays 
Of  morning  flees  away, 

Sin  shall  retire  before  the  blaze 
Of  God's  eternal  day. 

3  As  music  fills  the  grove 
When  stormy  clou-ds  are  past. 

Sweet  anthems  of  redeeming  love 
Shall  all  employ  at  last, 

4  Redeemed  from  death  and  sin, 
Shall  Adam's  numerous  race 
A  ceaseless  song  of  praise  begin, 
And  shout  redeeming  grace. 


3S6.  7s  M.  Montgomery. 

Jubilee  of  ChrisVs  Universal  Triumph, 

Hark  !  the  song  of  jubilee, 
Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 
When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  : — 

291 


326.  THE    SALVATION    OF    ALL. 

'Hallelujah !  for  the  Lord 
God  omnipotent  shall  reign  I ' 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 
Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah  ! — hark  !  the  sound, 

Heard  through  earth,  and  through  the  skies 

Wakes  above,  beneath,  around. 

All  creation's  harmonies  : 

See  Jehovah's  banner  furled. 

Sheathed  his  sword  ;  he  speaks, — 'tis  done ! 

And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 
With  illimitable  sway  ; 

He  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heavens  are  passed  away  ; 
Then  the  end  ; — beneath  his  rod 
Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall : 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 
God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 


REDEMPTION,  GRACE,  AND  PARDON. 


327.  C.  M.  ♦Watts. 

Surpassing  Glories  of  Redemption. 

1  Father,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  ! 

How  high  thy  wonders  risel 
Known  through  tiie  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power ; 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands 

On  all  thy  creatures  writ  ; 
They  show  the  labor  of  thy  hands, 
The  impress  of  thy  feet. 

4  But  when  we  view  thy  grand  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness  shine 
In  their  most  glorious  forms, 

6  Our  thoughts  are  lost  in  reverend  awe  ; 
We  love  and  we  adore ; 
The  holy  angels  never  saw 
So  much  of  God  before. 
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228.  REDEMPTION,    GRACE,    AND   PARDON. 

6  0  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 
In  that  immortal  song ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


398.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Grace  abounding"  over  Sin, 

1  Why  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls, 

Those  mournful  colors  wear? 
What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your  faith, 
And  nourish  your  despair  ? 

2  What  though  your  numerous  sins  exceed 

The  stars  that  fill  the  skies. 
And,  aiming  at  the  eternal  throne. 
Like  pointed  mountains  rise? 

3  What  though  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 

The  wide  creation  swell. 
And  hath  its  cursed  foundations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell  ? 

4  See,  here  an  endless  ocean  flows 

Of  never-failing  grace  I 
Behold,  a  dying  Savior's  veins 
The  sacred  flood  increase  ! 

5  It  rises  high,  and  drowns  the  hills, 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound : 
Now,  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 
Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 

6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace 

That  buries  all  our  faults. 
And  pardoning  blood,  that  swells  above 

Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 
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REDEMPTION,    GRACE,    AND   PARDON.  329. 

329.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Grace  Jirst  and  last  in  Salvation. 

1  Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear ! 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man ; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 
In  God's  eternal  book ; 

'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow ; 

'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


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330.  REDEMPTION,   GRACE,   AND   PARDON. 

330  •  C  M,  Anonymous. 

Pardon  through  Christ,    Ps.  130. 

1  Great  God,  wert  thou  extreme  to  mark 

The  deeds  we  do  amiss, 
Before  thy  presence  who  could  stand, 

Who  claim  thy  promised  bliss  ? 
But,  0  !  all  merciful  and  just, 

Thy  love  surpasseth  thought ; 
A  gracious  Savior  has  appeared. 

And  peace  and  pardon  brought. 

2  Thy  servants  in  the  temple  watched 

The  dawning  of  the  day, 
Impatient  with  its  earliest  beams 

Their  holy  vows  to  pay ; 
And  chosen  saints  far  off  beheld 

That  great  and  glorious  morn, 
When  the  glad  day-spring  from  on  high 

Auspiciously  should  dawn. 

3  On  us  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 

Its  brightest  beams  hath  poured ; 
With  grateful  hearts  and  holy  zeal, 

Lord,  be  thy  love  adored  ; 
And  let  us  look  with  joyful  hope 

To  that  more  glorious  day. 
Before  whose  brightness  sin  and  death 

And  grief  shall  flee  away. 


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REDEMPTION,    GRACE,   AND   PARDON.  331. 

331  •  C  M.  Anonymous. 

Pardon  on  Repentance. 

1  When  sinners  quit  their  wicked  ways, 

Their  evil  thoughts  forego, 
The  God  to  whom  their  steps  return 
Returning  grace  will  show. 

2  He  pardons  with  o'erflowing  love ; 

For,  hear  the  voice  divine  : — 

*  My  nature  is  not  like  to  yours, 

Nor  like  your  ways  are  mine. 

3  '  But  far  as  heaven's  resplendent  orbs 

Beyond  this  earth  extend ; 
So  far  my  thoughts,  so  far  my  ways 
Your  thoughts  and  ways  transcend. 

4  '  Like  as  the  showers  from  heaven  distil, 

Nor  thither  rise  again, 
But  swell  the  earth  with  fruitful  juice, 
And  all  its  tribes  sustain ; 

5  *  So  not  a  word  that  flows  from  me 

Shall  ineffectual  fall ; 
But  universal  nature  prove 
Obedient  to  my  call. 

6  *  Where  briers  grew  in  barren  wilds, 

Shall  firs  and  myrtles  spring; 
And  nature,  through  her  utmost  bounds, 
Eternal  praises  sing.' 


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332,  333.    REDEMPTION,  GRACE,  AND  PARDON. 


333.  L.  M.  *Stennett. 

'  Come  now,  and  let  us  reason  together,^ 

1  *  Come,  sinners,'  saith  the  mighty  God, 
*  Heinous  as  all  your  crimes  have  been, 
Lo  !  I  descend  from  mine  abode 

To  reason  with  the  sons  of  men. 

2  *  No  clouds  of  darkness  veil  my  face. 
No  fearful  lightnings  flash  around  ; 

I  come  with  words  of  life  and  peace : — 
Where  sin  hath  reigned,  let  grace  abound.* 

3  Yes,  Lord,  we  will  obey  thy  call, 
k    And  to  thy  gracious  sceptre  bow ; 

0  make  our  crimson  sins  like  wool, 
Our  scarlet  crimes  as  white  as  snow. 

4  So  shall  our  thankful  lips  repeat 
Thy  praises  with  a  tuneful  voice, 
While  humbly  prostrate  at  thy  feet, 
We  wonder,  tremble,  and  rejoice. 


333.  L.  M.  *GiBBONs. 

Forgiveness. 

Forgiveness  !  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
To  sinners  of  so  deep  a  dye ! 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around, — 
Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from  the  sky ! 

'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine  ; 
'Tis  full,  out-measuring  every  crime  : 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 
And  know  no  change  by  changing  time. 
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REDEMPTION,    GRACE,   AND   PARDON.  334.  • 

3  O'er  sins  unnumbered  as  the  sand, 
And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  expand — 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  arise. 

4  For  this  stupendous  love  of  heaven, 
What  grateful  honor  shall  we  show  ? 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiven, 
Let  love  in  equal  ardors  glow. 

5  By  this  inspired,  let  all  our  days 
With  various  holiness  be  crowned ; 

Let  truth  and  goodness,  prayer  and  praise 
In  all  abide,  in  all  abound. 


334.  L.  M.  61.  *Davies. 

'  Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  Tfiee  ! ' 

1  Great  God  of  wonders  !  all  thy  ways 
Are  matchless,  godlike  and  divine ; 
But  the  bright  glories  of  thy  grace 
More  godlike  and  unrivalled  shine. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee ! 
0,  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ! 

2  Sins  of  such  baseness  to  forgive, 
Such  thankless,  guilty  worms  to  spare,- 
This  is  thy  grand  prerogative, 

And  none  shall  in  the  honor  share. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ! 
O,  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ! 

3  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy, 
We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God; 
Pardon  for  sins  of  deepest  dye, 

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A  pardon  sealed  with  Jesus'  blood. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ! 
O,  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ! 

4  O  may  this  great,  this  matchless  grace, 
This  godlike  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 
And  all  th'  angelic  choirs  above  ! 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee ! 
0,  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free ! 


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335»  L.  M.  *Watt5. 

A  Penitent  pleading  for  Pardon,    Ps.  51. 

1  Show  pity,  Lord ;  0  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  sins  are  great,  but  not  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace  : 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, — 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  0  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies. 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment -grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

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336.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Carter. 

TJie  Same. 

1  0  THOU,  the  wretched's  sure  retreat, 

Who  dost  our  cares  control, 
And,  with  the  cheerful  smile  of  peace, 
Eevive  the  fainting  soul ! 

2  Did  ever  thy  propitious  ear 

The  humble  plea  disdain  ? 
Or  when  did  plaintive  misery  sigh 
Or  supplicate  in  vain  ? 

3  Oppressed  with  grief  and  shame,  dissolved 

In  penitential  tears. 
Thy  goodness  calms  our  anxious  doubts, 
And  dissipates  our  fears. 

4  New  life  from  thy  refreshing  grace 

Our  sinking  hearts  receive  ; 
Thy  gentlest,  best-loved  attribute, 
To  pity  and  forgive. 

5  From  that  blest  source,  propitious  hope 

Appears  serenely  bright, 
And  sheds  her  soft  and  cheering  beam 
O'er  sorrow's  dismal  night. 

6  Our  hearts  adore  thy  mercy,  Lord  ! 

And  bless  the  friendly  ray. 
Which  ushers  in  the  smiling  morn 
Of  everlasting  day. 


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337.  L.  M.  *watts. 

The  Same.    Ps.  51. 

1  0  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  sins  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust. 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

6  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace  ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Savior's  blood. 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 


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338.  7s  M.  J.  Taylor. 

Confession^  mid  Prayer  for  Pardon. 

1  God  of  mercy  !  God  of  love  I 
Hear  our  sad  repentant  song  ; 
Sorrow  dwells  on  every  face, 
Penitence  on  every  tongue. 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 
Talents  wasted,  time  misspent; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent — 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires. 
Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain — 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 
Filled  with  grief  and  shame  we  own  ; 
Humbled,  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 
Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 

6  God  of  mercy !  God  of  grace  ! 
Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs  ; 
O  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 
Thou  to  whom  our  praise  belongs  ! 

339,  L.  M.  jEitviB. 

Relief  experienced  in  Forgiveness. 

1  While  with  remorse  and  woe  oppressed, 
Distraction  haunts  the  guilty  breast ; 
The  broken  heart,  the  troubled  mind, 
In  God  alone  shall  succor  find. 
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2  *Tis  his  the  wounds  of  vice  to  heal, 
The  charms  of  mercy  to  reveal ; 
He  grants  the  penitent  relief, 

And  cheers  the  soul  o'erwhelmed  with  grief. 

3  When,  by  temptation's  billows  tost, 
On  rocks  of  ruin  well  nigh  lost, 
StiH,  hope,  the  anchor  of  the  soul. 
Shall  folly's  beating  wave  control. 

4  To  all  the  world's  delusive  joys, 
Ensnaring  wiles,  and  empty  noise, 
The  sinner  bids  a  long  farewell, 
And  loves  with  purity  to  dwell. 

5  In  her  secure  and  calm  retreat. 
He  now  enjoys  a  tranquil  state ; 
Conscious  that  God  will  deign  to  hear 
The  contrite,  humble,  and  sincere. 


340.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Blessedness  of  Confessing-  and  Forsaking  Sin.    Ps.  32. 

1  0  BLESSED  souls  are  they. 
Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er  ! 

Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past. 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 

Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit. 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 
I  felt  the  festering  wound  ; 

Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

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4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne ; 

Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 


341.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 
A  Wanderer  pleading  to  be  reclaimed. 

1  Lord  !  we  have  wandered  from  thy  way, 
Like  foolish  sheep  have  gone  astray ; 
Our  pleasant  pastures  we  have  left, 
And  of  their  guard  our  souls  bereft. 

2  Exposed  to  want,  exposed  to  harm. 
Far  from  our  gentle  shepherd's  arm ; 
Nor  will  these  fatal  wanderings  cease, 
Till  thou  reveal  the  paths  of  peace. 

3  0  seek  thy  thoughtless  servants,  Lord ! 
Nor  let  us  quite  forget  thy  word  ; 
Our  erring  feet  do  thou  restore, 

And  keep  us  that  we  stray  no  more. 

342.  L.  M.  61.  Denham. 

Imploring-  Divine  Mercy. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  of  sad  distress, 
The  gloomy  mazes  of  despair, 
To  heaven  we  raise  our  warm  address ; 
Deign,  O  our  God !  to  hear  our  prayer  : 
O  let  thine  ear  indulge  our  grief, 
For  thy  indulgence  is  relief. 

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Shouldst  thou,  0  God,  minutely  scan 
Our  faults,  and  as  severely  chide, 
No  mortal  seed  of  sinful  man 
Could  such  a  scrutiny  abide  : 
But  mercy  shines  in  all  thy  ways, 
Bright  theme  of  universal  praise  ! 

With  longing  eyes  we  seek  the  Lord  ; 
Before  his  throne  our  souls  attend ; 
Firmly  on  his  eternal  word 
Our  faith  is  fixed,  our  hopes  depend : 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  rise 
In  contemplation  to  the  skies. 

Ye  pious  minds,  on  God  rely  ; 
With  full  assurance  in  him  trust; 
He  sends  redemption  from  on  high, 
And  raises  sinners  from  the  dust : 
He  will  at  length  absolve  his  heirs 
From  all  their  oiiilt  and  all  their  fears. 


343.  C.  M.  s.  Streeter. 

Humiliation  for  Sin. 

1  Here  in  thy  temple,  Lord,  we  meet, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
Abased  and  guilty  at  thy  feet, 
We  seek  thy  grace  alone. 

2  Our  sins  rise  up  in  dread  array. 

And  j&ll  our  hearts  with  fear ; 
Our  trembling  spirits  melt  away. 
But  find  no  helper  near. 

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3  Still,  Lord,  thy  mercy  's  rich  and  free, 

And  runs  an  endless  round ; 
A  boundless,  purifying  sea, 

Where  all  our  sins  are  drowned. 

4  0  send  thy  pity  from  on  high 

With  pardon  all  divine  ; 
Bring  now  thy  gracious  spirit  nigh, 
And  make  us  wholly  thine. 

5  We  humbly  mourn  our  follies  past 

Each  guilty  path  deplore ; 
Eesolved,  while  feeble  life  shall  last, 
To  tread  those  paths  no  more. 


344.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Rejoicing'  to  return. 

1  How  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  '  Eeturn  :* 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power 

How  glorious,  how  divine. 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 

So  vile  a  heart  as  mine  ! 
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5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet 
Dear  Savior,  I  adore ; 
0  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


345.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Steele 

Desiring  to  return. 

1  0  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  sigh ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ! 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  '  Return  ?' 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
0  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  Absent  from  thee,  my  guide,  my  light ! 

Without  one  cheering  ray. 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way  ! 

5  0  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 


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846.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Heartless  Worship  an  Abomination, 

1  God  is  a  spirit  just  and  wise, 

He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear  ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies. 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


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347.  L.  M.  Scott. 

Forms  of  Worship  vain  without  Virtue. 

1  Th'  uplifted  eye  and  bended  knee 
Are  but  vain  homage,  Lord,  to  thee; 
In  vain  our  lips  thy  praise  prolong, 
The  heart  a  stranger  to  the  song. 

2  Can  rites  and  forms,  and  flaming  zeal, 
The  breaches  of  thy  precepts  heal  ? 
Can  fasts  and  penance  reconcile 

Thy  justice,  and  obtain  thy  smile  ? 

3  The  pure,  the  humble,  contrite  mind, 
Thankful,  and  to  thy  will  resigned, 
To  thee  a  nobler  offering  yields 

Than  Sheba's  groves,  or  Sharon's  fields ; 

4  Than  floods  of  oil,  or  costly  wine. 
Rolling  by  thousands  to  thy  shrine ; 
Or  than,  if  to  thine  altar  led, 

A  first-born  son  the  victim  bled. 

5  *  Be  just  and  kind,  and  humble  too, 
In  all  you  say,  in  all  you  do ; 

To  men  your  charity  impart, 

And  love  your  God  with  all  your  heart.' 

6  This  truth,  by  ancient  prophets  given. 
Was  by  thy  vSon  confirmed  from  heaven  ; 
And,  deep  engraved,  this  great  command 
Doth  on  eternal  pillars  stand. 

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348.  C.  M.  Browne. 

Acceptable  Worship, 

1  Wherewith  shall  I  approach  the  Lord, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 
O  !  how  procure  his  kind  regard, 
And  for  my  guilt  atone  ? 

2  Shall  altars  flame,  and  victims  bleed, 

And  spicy  fumes  ascend  ? 
Will  these  my  earnest  wish  succeed, 
And  make  my  God  my  friend  ? 

3  O  no,  my  soul ;  'twere  fruitless  all ; 

Such  offerings  are  vain  : 
No  fatlings  from  the  field  or  stall 
His  favor  can  obtain. 

4  To  men  their  rights  I  must  allow, 

And  proofs  of  kindness  give ; 
To  God  with  humble  reverence  bow, 
And  to  his  glory  live. 

5  Hands  that  are  clean,  and  hearts  sincere, 

He  never  will  despise  ; 
And  cheerful  duty  he'll  prefer 
To  costly  sacrifice 

349.  7s  M.  J.  Taylor. 

Acceptable  Offerings 

1  Father  of  our  feeble  race. 
Wise,  beneficent,  and  kind  ! 
Spread  o'er  nature's  ample  face. 
Flows  thy  goodness  unconfined : 
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Musing  in  the  silent  grove, 
Or  the  busy  walks  of  men, 
Still  we  trace  thy  wondrous  love, 
Claiming  large  returns  again. 

2  Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring, 
At  thine  altars  when  we  bow  ? 
Hearts,  the  pure  unsullied  spring 
Whence  the  kind  affections  flow; 
Soft  compassion's  feeling  soul, 

By  the  melting  eye  expressed ; 
Sympathy,  at  whose  control 
Sorrow  leaves  the  wounded  breast ; 

3  Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind, 
Bind  the  w^ounded,  feed  the  poor ; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind ; 
Charity,  with  liberal  store  : — 
Teach  us,  O  thou  heavenly  king, 
Thus  to  show  our  grateful  mind, 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring. 
Love  to  thee  and  all  mankind. 


odO*  CM.  Anonymoxtb. 

The  LorcVs  Prayer, 

1  0  THOU,  enthroned  in  worlds  above, 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend ! 
Lo,  at  the  footstool  of  thy  love 
Thy  children  humbly  bend. 

2  All  reverence  to  thy  name  be  given ; 

Thy  kingdom  wide  displayed ; 
And,  as  thy  will  is  done  in  heaven, 
Be  it  on  earth  obeyed. 
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3  Our  table  may  thy  bounty  spread, 

From  thine  exhaustless  store, 
From  day  to  day  with  daily  bread, — 
Nor  would  we  ask  for  more. 

4  That  pardon  we  to  others  give, 

Do  thou  to  us  extend; 
From  all  temptation,  Lord,  relieve ; 
From  every  ill  defend. 

5  And  now  to  thee  belong.  Most  High, 

The  kingdom,  glory,  power. 
Through  the  broad  earth  and  spacious  sky, 
Both  now,  and  evermore. 


351.  C.  P.  M.  *j.Strapham. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Our  Father,  whose  eternal  sway 
The  bright  angelic  hosts  obey, 

0,  lend  a  pitying  ear. 
When  on  thy  awful  name  we  call. 
And  at  thy  feet  submissive  fall, 

0,  condescend  to  hear. 

2  Far  may  thy  glorious  reign  extend ; 
May  rebels  to  thy  sceptre  bend, 

And  yield  to  sovereign  love : 
May  we  take  pleasure  to  fulfil 
The  sacred  dictates  of  thy  will 

As  angels  do  above. 

3  From  thy  kind  hand  each  temporal  good, 
Our  raiment  and  our  daily  food, 

In  rich  abundance  come : 

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Lord,  give  us  still  a  fresh  supply  ; 
If  thou  withhold  thy  hand,  we  die, 
And^fill  the  silent  tomb. 

4  Pardon  our  sins,  0  God,  that  rise 
Like  gloomy  clouds  against  the  skies ; 

And,  while  we  are  forgiven. 
Grant  that  revenge  may  never  rest, 
Nor  malice  harbor,  in  that  breast 

That  feels  the  love  of  heaven. 

5  Protect  us  in  the  dangerous  hour. 
And  from  the  wily  tempter's  power, 

O,  set  our  spirits  free ; 
And  if  temptation  should  assail, 
May  mighty  grace  o'er  all  prevail. 

And  lead  our  hearts  to  thee. 

6  Thine  is  the  power ;  to  thee  belongs 
The  constant  tribute  of  our  songs, — 

All  glory  to  thy  name  : 
Let  every  creature  join  our  lays, 
In  one  resounding  act  of  praise. 

Thy  wonders  to  proclaim. 

ooS*  S.  M.  Montgomery, 

The  Same, 

1  Our  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now  : — 

Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near. 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 

As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

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3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 
While  by  thy  word  we  live ; 

The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power 
Our  feeble  hearts  defend  ; 

Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine,  then,  forever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine  ; 

The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 


30o«  L.  M.  Anonymous, 

TJie  Same. 

1  Father,  adored  in  worlds  above  ! 
Thy  glorious  name  be  hallowed  still ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  in  truth  and  love ; 
And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  will. 

2  Lord,  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care; 
Forgive  the  sins  which  we  forsake  ; 
In  thy  compassion  let  us  share 

As  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us  every  hour, — 
Thy  kind  protection  we  implore. 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power, 
The  glory  thine  for  evermore. 


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354.  lis  M.  Mrs.  Hale. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name  ! 
May  thy  kingdom  holy  on  earth  be  the  same  ! 
0  give  to  us  daily  our  portion  of  bread  ; 

It  is  from  thy  bounty  that  all  must  be  fed. 

2  Forgive  our  transgressions,  and  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  compassion  which  pardons  each  foe : 
Keep  us  from  temptation,  from  weakness  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory  forever — Amen. 

355»  L.   M.  *MoNTGOMERT. 

Following  after  God,    Ps.  63. 

1  0  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone ; 
Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  0  that  it  were  as  it  hath  been. 
When,  praying  in  the  holy  place, 
Thy  power  and  glory  I  have  seen, 
And  marked  the  footsteps  of  thy  grace. 

3  Yet,  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 
I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God ; 

Thine  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways, 
I  lean  upon  thy  staff  and  rod. 
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4  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 
When  I  remember  on  my  bed. 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light, 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

6  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 
Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 
Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee  ? 

6  Praise  with  my  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice, 
For  all  thy  mercy  I  will  give  ; 
My  soul  shall  still  in  God  rejoice, 
My  tongue  shall  bless  thee  while  I  live. 


336.        C.  M.        Miss  H.  M.  Williams. 
Seeking"  God  in  habitual  Devotion. 

1  Whilst  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed , 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed  ; — 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  m}''  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 
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5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Eesigned  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye  without  a  tear 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; — 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 


357.  L.    M.  TOPLADY. 

Seeking  the  Light  of  God'S  Presence, 

1  0  THAT  my  heart  was  right  with  thee, 
And  loved  thee  with  a  perfect  love  I 
O  that  my  Lord  Vv^ould  dwell  in  me, 
And  never  from  his  seat  remove  ! 

2  Father,  I  dwell  in  mournful  night 
Till  thou  dost  in  my  heart  appear ; 
Arise,  propitious  sun  !  and  light  ' 
An  everlasting  morning  there. 

3  0,  let  my  prayer  acceptance  find, 
And  bring  the  heavenly  blessing  down  ; 
Eye-sight  impart, — for  I  am  blind, — 
And  seal  me  thine  adopted  son. 


358.  S.  M.  wattb. 

Seeking-  God.     Ps.  63. 


1  My  God,  permit  my  tongue 
This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine ; 

And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 


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2  My  thirsty,  fainting  soul 
Thy  mercy  does  implore  ; 

Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  long  to  find  my  place  ; 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold, 
And  feel  thy  quickening  grace. 

4  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  relish  can  afford  ; 

No  joy  can  be  compared  with  this. 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

6  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies. 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 

My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

6  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps  ; 
I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 

And  he  supports  my  steps. 

359.  L.    M.  DODDBIDOK. 

Seeking  God,  the  Fountain  of  living  Waters, 

1  Blest  Spirit !  source  of  grace  divine  I 
What  soul-refreshing  streams  are  thine ! 
O  bring  these  healing  waters  nigh. 

Or  we  must  droop,  and  fall,  and  die. 

2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 
'Midst  scorching  suns  and  burning  sands, 
More  eager  longs  for  cooling  rain, 

Or  pants  the  current  to  obtain. 
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PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT    EXERCISES.        360, 

3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing, 

'  Spring  forth,  celestial  fountain,  spring; 

To  a  redundant  river  flow, 

And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below.' 

4  May  this  blest  torrent  near  my  side 
Through  all  the  desert  gently  glide  ; 
Then,  in  Emmanuel's  land  above, 
Spread  to  a  sea  of  joy  and  love. 

360.  L.  M.  Scott. 

Seeking  God's  Blessing". 

1  Our  Father,  throned  above  the  sky  ! 
To  thee  our  empty  hands  we  spread ; 
Thy  children  at  thy  footstool  lie, 
And  ask  thy  blessings  on  their  head. 

2  With  cheerful  hope  and  filial  fear, 
In  that  august  and  precious  name 

By  thee  ordained,  we  now  draw  near, 
And  would  the  promised  blessing  claim. 

3  Does  not  an  earthly  parent  hear 
The  cravings  of  his  famished  son  ? 
Will  he  reject  the  filial  prayer. 

Or  mock  him  with  a  cake  of  stone  ? 

4  Our  heavenly  Father  !  how  much  more 
Will  thy  divine  compassion  rise. 

And  open  thine  unbounded  store 
To  satisfy  thy  children's  cries  ! 

5  Yes,  we  will  ask,  and  seek,  and  press 
For  gracious  audience,  to  thy  seat ; 
Still  hoping,  waiting  for  success, 

If  persevering  to  entreat. 

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5  For  Jesus  in  his  faithful  word 
The  patient  supplicant  has  blessed ; 
And  all  thy  saints,  with  one  accord, 
The  prevalence  of  prayer  attest. 

3G1*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

*  Art  Thou  my  Father  !  ' 

1  My  God,  my  Father !  may  I  dare, — 
I,  all  debased,  with  sin  defiled, — 
These  awful,  soothing  names  to  join  ! 
Am  I  thy  creature,  and  thy  child  ! 

2  Art  thou  my  Father  I — then  no  more 
My  sins  shall  tempt  me  to  despair ; 
My  Father  pities  and  forgives. 

And  hears  a  child's  repentant  prayer. 

3  Art  thou  my  Father ! — let  me  strive 
With  all  my  powers  to  do  thy  will, 
To  make  thy  service  all  my  care, 
And  all  thy  kind  commands  fulfil. 

4  Art  thou  my  Father  ! — then  I  know, 
When  pain,  or  Avants,  or  griefs  oppress, 
They  come  but  from  a  Father's  hand. 
That  wounds  to  heal, — afflicts  to  bless. 

5  Art  thou  my  Father  ! — then,  in  doubt 
And  darkness  when  I  grope  my  way, 
Thy  light  shall  shine  upon  my  path, 
And  make  my  darkness  like  thy  day. 

6  My  God,  my  Father  ! — I  am  vile. 
Prone  to  forget  thee,  weak  and  blind  ; 
Be  thou  my  hope,  my  strength,  my  trust, 
Hope  of  my  heart,  light  of  my  mind. 
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PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT    EXERCISES.      362,  363. 

362.  C.    M.  *DODDBIDQE. 

'  Abba,  Father.' 

1  Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high' 

0  hear  our  humble  claim  ; 
Nor,  while  we  own  our  numerous  sins, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  Our  Father,  God  !  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 

How  tender,  and  how  dear  ! 
Not  all  the  harmony  of  heaven 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  our  expanding  heart ; 
And  show  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
We  share  a  filial  part. 

4  Cheered  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering  we  believe  ; 
And  '  Abba,  Father,'  humbly  cry, 
Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

36tl.  S.  M.  *Mrs.  Steele. 

Cheerful  Acquiescence  in  our  Father's  Will, 

1  My  Father  I — cheering  name  ! 
0  may  I  call  thee  mine  ! 

Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  This  can  my  fears  control. 
And  bid  my  sorrows  fly ; 

What  real  harm  can  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ! 

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3  Whatever  thy  will  denies, 
I  calmly  would  resign  ; 

For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise: 
O  bend  my  will  to  thine  ! 

4  Whate'er  thy  will  ordains, 

0  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  father  reigns, 

And  trust  a  father's  care. 

5  If  anguish  rend  this  frame, 
And  life  almost  depart, 

Is  not  thy  mercy  still  the  same 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ? 

6  Thy  ways  are  little  known 
To  my  weak  erring  sight ; 

Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

7  My  Father  ! — ^blissful  name  ! 
Above  expression  dear  ! 

If  thou  accept  my  humble  claim, 

1  bid  adieu  to  fear. 


364.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Confidence  in  God. 

1  My  God  !  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

Abides  forever  sure; 
And  in  his  matchless  grace  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  What  though  my  house  be  not  with  thee 

As  nature  could  desire  ? 
To  nobler  joys  than  nature  gives 

Thy  servants  all  aspire. 
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PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT    EXERCISES.  365. 

3  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

My  Father  art  become  ; 
Jesus  my  Guardian  and  my  Friend, 
And  heaven  my  final  home  ; 

4  I  welcome  all  thy  so v^e reign  will, 

For  all  that  will  is  love  ; 
And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

5  Thy  covenant  the  last  accent  claims 

Of  this  poor  faltering  tongue  ; 
And  that  shall  the  first  notes  employ 
Of  mv  celestial  song. 


365 .  L.  M.  Mhs.  Steele. 

Communing  icitk  God. 

1  Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
My  refuge,  my  almighty  Friend! 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart — 
On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine, — 
While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine. 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

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366.       PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

4  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie ; 
Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine  ; 
Still  let  mc  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 


366.  C.  M.  Watts. 

God  our  Portion,    Ps.  73. 

1  God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  forever  near ! 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  m}'-  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'T would  be  no  joy  to  me ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint ! 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock. 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die ; 
Not  all  the  idol-gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 

And  tell  the  world  mv  ioy. 
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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.   367,  368. 

367.       L.  M.      Tate  &  Brady. 

God  the  sure  Resort  of  Saints.    Ps.  36. 

1  O  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 
The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  sparkling  skies  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  h*ke  the  hills  remains  ; 
Unfathomed  depths  thy  judgments  are; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains  ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 
With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust ! 

4  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 
To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast ; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  forever  last. 

5  With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain ; 
Thy  presence  is  eternal  day  : 

0  let  thy  saints  thy  favor  gain  ; 
To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

368*  L.  M.   61.  Anonymous. 

Invocation  of  our  Fatker^s  Presence, 

1  O  Father, — draw  us  after  thee  ! 
So  shall  we  run  and  never  tire  ; 
Thy  presence  still  our  comfort  be, 

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Our  hope,  our  joy,  our  sole  desire ; 
Thy  spirit  grant ; — for  neither  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  while  that  is  here. 

2  From  all  eternity,  with  love 
Unchangeable,  thou  hast  us  viewed  ; 
Before  these  beating  hearts  did  move, 
Thy  tender  mercies  us  pursued  : 
Ever  with  us  may  they  abide, 

And  close  us  in  on  every  side. 

3  In  suffering  be  thy  love  our  peace ; 
In  weakness  be  thy  love  our  power  ; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
O  God  !  in  that  important  hour. 

In  death  as  life  be  thou  our  guide, 

And  bear  us  through  death's  whelminof  tide. 


369.  8s  &  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Invocation  to  Divine  Love. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  ! 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Father  !  thou  art  all  compassion, 
Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation. 
Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  0  breathe  thy  loving  spirit 
Into  every  troubled  breast ; 

Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 
Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest. 

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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.      370. 

Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 
Let  us  all  thy  life  receive  ; 
Graciously  come  down,  and  never, 
Never  more  thy  temples  leave. 


«t70«  L.  M.  61.  Anonymous. 

Rejoicing-  in  Divine  Love. 

0  Love,  thou  fathomless  abyss ! 

Our  sins  are  swallowed  up  in  thee ; — 

From  all  our  past  unrighteousness 

And  condemnation  we  are  free  ; 

While  Jesus'  voice,  through  earth  and  skies, 

Mercy — free,  boundless  mercy — cries. 

In  faith  we  cast  our  souls  on  thee  I 
Here  is  our  hope,  our  joy,  our  rest ; 
Hither,  when  fears  assail,  we  flee  : 
We  look  into  our  Savior's  breast. 
Away,  sad  doubts  and  anxious  fear^ — 
Mercy  is  all  that 's  written  there  ! 

Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  our  head, — 
Though  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  be  gone,- 
Though  joys  be  withered  all,  and  dead, — 
Though  every  comfort  be  withdrawn, — 
Steadfast  on  this  our  soul  relies. 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies  ! 

Fixed  on  this  ground  would  we  remain, 
Though  our  heart  fail,  and  flesh  decay ; 
This  anchor  shall  our  soul  sustain. 
When  earth's  foundations  melt  away; 
Mercy's  full  power  we  then  shall  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  love. 

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371.  C.  M.  wattb. 

Invocation  oftlie  Divine  Spirit. 

1  Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee. 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


372,  L.  M.  61.  Anonymous. 

Uie  Same. 

1  Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light. 
Enlivening,  consecrating  fire  ! 
Descend,  and,  with  celestial  heat, 
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PRAYER   AND   DEVOUT    EXERCISES.  373. 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire ; 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume ; 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come  ! 

In  our  cold  breasts  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  that  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel ; 

Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Or  lie  benumbed  and  stupid  still. 

Come,  vivifying  Spirit,  come  ! 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

Let  pure  devotion's  fervors  rise ! 

Let  every  pious  passion  glow  ! 

O  let  the  raptures  of  the  skies 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below. 

Come,  purifying  Spirit,  come, 

And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home  I 


»•  «»•  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Prayer  for  the  Saving  Graces. 

1  We're  in  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, — 
A  wilderness  of  toils  and  tears, 
Where  foes  alarm,  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat. 

2  Shed  down,  0  Lord,  a  heavenly  ray, 
To  guide  us  in  the  doubtful  way ; 
And  o'er  us  hold  thy  shield  of  power, 
To  guard  us  in  the  dangerous  hour. 

3  Teach  us  the  flattering  path  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thoughtless  many  run ; 
Who  for  a  shade  the  substance  miss, 
And  grasp  their  ruin  for  their  bliss. 

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4  Each  sacred  principle  impart : 
The  faith  that  sanctifies  the  heart ; 
Hope  that  to  endless  life  aspires  ; 
And  love  that  warms  with  holy  fires. 

5  Let  neither  pleasure,  weahh,  nor  pride 
Allure  our  wandering  souls  aside  ; 
But,  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill, 
Safe  lead  us  to  thy  heavenly  hill. 

6  There  glories  shine  and  pleasures  roll, 
That  charm,  delight,  transport  the  soul; 
And  every  panting  wish  shall  be 
Possessed  of  boundless  bliss  in  thee. 


ST^I*  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

For  all  Spiritual  Good. 

1  What  shall  we  ask  of  God  in  prayer  ? 

Whatever  good  we  want ; 
Whatever  man  may  seek  to  share, 
Or  God  in  wisdom  grant. 

2  Father  of  all  our  mercies, — thou. 

In  whom  we  move  and  live. 
Hear  us  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling,  now 
And  answer,  and  forgive. 

3  When,  harassed  by  ten  thousand  foes 

Our  helplessness  we  feel, 

0  give  the  weary  soul  repose. 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  When  dire  temptations  gather  round, 

And  threaten  or  allure, 
By  storm  or  calm,  in  thee  be  found 

A  refuge  strong  and  sure. 
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PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT  TTXERCISE^.  375. 

5  When  age  advances,  may  we  grow 

In  faith,  in  hope  and  love ; 
And  walk  in  holiness  below 
To  holiness  above. 

6  When  earthly  joys  and  cares  depart, 

Desire  and  envy  cease, 
Be  thou  the  portion  of  our  heart, — 
In  thee  may  we  have  peace. 


37tS«  L.  M.  *GiBBON$. 

Prayer  for  all  Ages  and  Classes  of  Men. 

1  In  thee,  thou  all-sufficient  God, 
The  springs  of  happiness  arise, 
That  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below, 
And  bless  the  mansions  of  the  skies. 

2  We,  the  productions  of  thy  power, 
And  pensioners  upon  thy  love. 

Look  to  thy  throne  with  longing  eyes, 
And  wait  thy  blessings  from  above. 

3  Protect  the  young  from  every  snare. 
And  let  thy  staff  support  the  old  ; 
Kelieve  the  poor,  nor  let  the  rich 
Have  all  their  heritage  in  gold. 

4  Let  joyful  saints  still  taste  thy  grace  ; 
Give  to  the  mourners  heavenly  day; 
Sustain  the  strong,  and  quick  revive 
The  withering  plants  from  their  decay. 


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376.  PRAYER   AND   DEVOUT   EXERCISES. 

376.  C.  M.  *PoPE. 

The  Universal  Prayer. 

1  Thou  great  First  Cause  I  least  understood, 

Who  all  my  sense  confined 
To  know  but  this, — that  thou  art  good, 
And  that  myself  am  blind ! 

2  Let  not  this  weak  unknowing  hand 

Presume  thy  bolts  to  throw, 
And  deal  damnation  round  the  land 
On  each  I  judge  thy  foe. 

3  If  I  am  right,  thy  grace  impart 

Still  in  the  right  to  stay ; 
If  I  am  wrong,  0  teach  my  heart 
To  find  that  better  way. 

4  Save  me  alike  from  foolish  pride, 

Or  impious  discontent 
At  aught  th}''  wisdom  has  denied, 
Or  aught  thy  goodness  lent. 

5  Teach  me  to  feel  another's  woe, 

To  hide  the  fault  I  see ; 

That  mercy  I  to  others  show. 

That  mercy  show  to  me. 

6  This  day  be  bread  and  peace  my  lot  ;- 

But  all  beneath  the  sun 
Thou  know'st  if  best  bestowed  or  not; 
And  let  thy  will  be  done. 


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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.   377,  378. 


377*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Prayer  for  the  Divine  Influence  in  all  Things, 

1  Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go  ; 
Teach  me  what  thou  wouldst  have  me  do ; 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  or  say; 

Direct  me  in  thy  narrow  way. 

2  Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbor  pride, — 
Lest  I  in  my  own  strength  confide ; 
Show  me  my  weakness, — let  me  see 
I  have  my  power,  my  all  from  thee. 

3  Enrich  me  always  with  thy  love  ; 
My  kind  protection  ever  prove  ; 
Thy  signet  put  upon  my  breast, 
And  let  thy  spirit  on  me  rest. 

4  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray ; 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey ; 

What  thou  abhorr'st,  that  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleases  thee. 

5  0  may  I  never  do  my  will, 
But  thine,  and  only  thine,  fulfil; 
Let  all  my  time  and  all  my  ways 
Be  spent  and  ended  to  thy  praise. 

3€7i»  CM.  Anonymous. 

For  various  Blessings. 

1  Almighty  Maker !  Lord  of  all ! 
My  wandering  passions  guide  ; 
And  from  my  heart's  recesses  drive 
Impenitence  and  pride. 

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2  Whate'er  thine  all-discerning  eye 

Sees  for  ihy  creature  fit, — 
I'll  bless  the  good,  and  to  the  ill 
Contentedly  submit. 

3  With  generous  pleasure  let  me  view 

The  prosperous  and  the  great ; 
Malignant  envy  let  me  fly, 
And  odious  self-conceit. 

4  Let  not  despair  nor  fell  revenge 

Be  to  my  bosom  known ; 
0,  give  me  tears  for  others'  woes, 
And  patience  for  my  own. 

5  Feed  me  with  necessary  food  : 

I  ask  not  wealth  or  fame ; 

Give  me  an  eye  to  see  thy  will, 

A  heart  to  bless  thy  name. 

6  May  still  my  days  serenely  pass, 

Without  remorse  or  care  ; 

And  growing  holiness  my  soul 

For  life's  last  hour  prepare. 


379.  S.  M.  Patrick. 

For  Holy  Affections. 

1  God,  who  is  just  and  kind, 
Will  those  who  err  instruct. 

And  to  the  paths  of  righteousness 
Their  wandering  steps  conduct. 

2  The  humble  soul  he  guides, 
Teaches  the  meek  his  way  ; 

Kindness  and  truth  he  shows  to  all 

Who  his  just  laws  obey. 
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PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT    EXERCISES.       3S0,  381. 

3  Give  me  the  tender  heart 
That  mixes  fear  with  love, 

And  lead  me  through  whatever  path 
Thy  wisdom  shall  approve. 

4  0  !  ever  keep  my  soul 

From  error,  shame,  and  guilt ;  ^ 

Nor  suffer  the  fair  hope  to  fail 
Which  on  thy  truth  is  built. 


ooO.  C.  M.  Anonymous, 

F'or  a  Pious  Mind  in  Life  and  Death. 

1  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise  : — 

2  '  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart. 
And  make  me  live  to  thee  ; 

3  '  Lei  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

381.  C.  M.  Watts. 

For  Holiness.     Ps.  119. 

1  O  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  seek  his  statutes  still! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will! 
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382.      PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

2  0  send  thy  spirit  down  to  write 
Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3.  From  vanity  turn  off  mine  eyes  ; 
Let  no  corrupt  design 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands— 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 


382.  7s  M.  Merrick. 

For  Salvation  from  Error  and  GuiU, 

1  Blest  Instructer !  from  thy  ways 
'  Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  strays  ? 

Save  from  error's  growth  our  mind ; 
Leave  not.  Lord,  one  root  behind. 

2  Purge  us  from  the  guilt  that  lies 
Wrapt  within  our  heart's  disguise ; 
Let  us  thence,  by  thee  renewed, 
Each  presumptuous  sin  exclude. 

3  So  our  lot  shall  ne'er  be  joined 
With  the  men,  whose  impious  min^^ 
Fearless  of  thy  just  command. 
Braves  the  vengeance  of  thy  hand. 
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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.       383. 

4  Let  our  tongues,  from  error  free, 
Speak  the  works  approved  by  thee ; 
To  thine  all-observing  eyes 

Let  our  thoughts  accepted  rise. 

5  While  we  thus  thy  name  adore, 
And  thy  healing  grace  implore, 
Blest  Redeemer  !  bow  thine  ear ; 
God,  our  strength  !  propitious  hear. 


383«  C.  M.  Heginbotham. 

For  a  Thankful  and  Siibmissive  Heart, 

1  Father  of  m.ercies,  God  of  love, 

My  Father  and  my  God  ! 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

2  In  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  appear ; 
Thy  mercies  gild  each  transient  scene, 
And  crown  each  lengthening  year. 

3  In  all  these  mercies  may  my  soul 

A  father's  bounty  see  ; 
Nor  let  the  gifts  thy  grace  bestows 
Estrange  my  heart  from  thee. 

4  Teach  me  in  time  of  deep  distress 

To  own  thy  hand,  my  God ; 
And  in  submissive  silence  bear 
The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 

5  In  every  changing  state  of  life, 

Each  bright,  each  gloomy  scene, 
Give  me  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
Still  equal  and  serene. 

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384.      PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

6  Then  will  I  close  my  eyes  in  death 
Free  from  distressing  fear ; 
For  death  itself  is  life,  my  God, 
If  thou  art  with  me  there. 


384  •  S.  M.  81.  Anonymous. 

For  a  Right  Spirit. 

1  I  WANT  a  sober  mind, 
A  self-renouncing  will, 

That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill ; 

A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief  and  loss. 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

2  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick-discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; 

A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

3  I  want  a  true  regard, 
A  single,  steady  aim. 

Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 
To  thee  and  thy  great  name ; 
A  zealous,  just  concern 
For  thine  immortal  praise  ; 

A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 
And  glorify  thy  grace. 

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PRAYER   AND    DEVOUT    EXERCISES.      385,  386. 

385.  *C.  M.  Smart. 

For  Prudence  and  Wisdom, 

1  Father  of  light  !  conduct  my  feet 

Through  life's  dark,  dangerous  road  ; 
Let  each  advancing  step  still  bring 
Me  nearer  to  my  Gqd. 

2  Let  heaven-eyed  prudence  be  my  guide  ; 

And,  when  I  go  astray, 
Recall  my  feet  from  folly's  path 
To  wisdom's  better  way. 

3  Teach  me  in  every  various  scene 

To  keep  my  end  ia  sight ; 
And  while  I  tread  life's  mazy  track, 
Let  wisdom  guide  me  right. 

4  That  heavenly  wisdom  from  above 

Abundantly  impart ; 
And  let  it  guard,  and  guide,  and  warm, 
And  penetrate  my  heart ; 

5  Till  it  shall  lead  me  to  thyself, 

Fountain  of  bliss  and  love  ! 
And  all  my  darkness  be  dispersed 
In  endless  light  above. 

386*  L.  M.  61.         Anonymoub. 

For  Forgiveness  and  Renewal  of  Mind, 

1  Forgive  us,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
Our  multitude  of  sins  forgive ! 
And  for  thy  own  possession  tgike, 
And  bid  us  to  thy  glory  live, — 
Live  in  thy  sight,  and  gladly  prove 
Our  faith  by  our  obedient  love. 

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387.      PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

2  Th-e  covenant  of  forgiveness  seal, 
And  all  thy  mighty  wonders  show  ! 
Our  hidden  enemies  expel, 

And  conquering  them  to  conquer  go. 
Till  all  of  pride  and  wrath  be  slain, 
And  not  one  evil  thought  remain  ! 

3  0  put  it  in  our  inward  parts. 
The  living  law  of  perfect  love  ! 
Write  the  new  precept  on  our  hearts  ; 
We  shall  not  then  from  thee  remove, 
Who  in  thy  glorious  image  shine 
Thy  people,  and  forever  thine. 


387.  C.  M.  H.  BALLO0. 

For  Remission  of  Sins ^  and  Divine  Light, 

1  O  THOU,  whose  power  the  mountains  formed 

And  made  the  sea  its  bed  ; 
Who  set  the  raging  waves  their  bound, 
And  all  their  caverns  hid  ; — 

2  The  mountains  thy  commands  obey, 

The  seas  thy  power  confess  ; 
Thou  dost  their  caverns  deep  survey. 
And  every  dark  recess. 

3  O'er  mountains  of  our  sins,  0  Lord, 

Wilt  thou  thy  hand  extend, 
And  to  thy  gracious,  pardoning  word 
Their  lofty  summits  bend. 

4  And  o'er  the  raging  seas  of  guilt 

May  thy  rich  grace  abound. 
While  in  the  blood  that  Jesus  spilt 

Each  angry  wave  is  drowned. 
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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.      388. 

5  In  darkest  caverns  of  the  heart 
Wilt  thou  thy  light  display, 
And  to  the  visual  power  impart 
Thine  own  eternal  day. 

•f  00»  C    M.  *D0DDRIDGE. 

For  Freedom  from  Secret  Sin. 

1  Searcher  of  hearts  !    before  thy  face 

I  all  my  soul  display ; 
And,  conscious  of  its  innate  arts 
Entreat  thy  strict  survey. 

2  If,  lurking  in  its  inmost  folds, 

I  any  sin  conceal, 
0,  let  a  ray  of  light  divine 
The  secret  guile  reveal. 

3  If  tinctured  with  that  odious  gall 

Unknowing  I  remain. 
Let  grace,  like  a  pure  silver  stream, 
Wash  out  the  hateful  stain. 

4  If,  in  these  fatal  fetters  bound, 

A  wretched  slave  I  lie. 
Smite  off  my  chains,  and  wake  my  soul 
To  light  and  liberty. 

5  To  humble  penitence  and  prayer 

Be  gentle  pity  given ; 
Speak  ample  pardon  to  my  heart, 
And  seal  its  claim  to  heaven. 


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369.  PRAYER   AND    DEVOUT   EXERCISES. 

389.  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

For  Tenderness  of  Conscience, 

1  I  WANT  a  principle  within 

Of  jealous,  godly  fear ; 
A  dread  and  hatred  of  all  sin, 
A  pain  to  feel  it  near. 

2  I  want  the  first  approach  to  feel 

Of  pride  or  fond  desire  ; 
To  catch  the  wandering  of  my  will, 
And  quench  the  kindling  fire. 

3  That  I  from  thee  no  more  may  part. 

No  more  thy  goodness  grieve, — 
The  filial  awe,  the  loving  heart, 
The  tender  conscience  give. 

4  Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye, 

O  God !  my  conscience  make ; 
Awake  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 

5  If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray. 

That  moment.  Lord,  reprove ; 
And  let  me  mourn,  and  weep,  and  pray, 
For  having  grieved  thy  love. 

6  O  !  may  the  least  omission  pain 

My  well-instructed  soul  -, 
That  I  may  find  that  grace  again. 
Which  makes  the  wounded  whole. 


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PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT   EXERCISES.  390. 

390*  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

I^or  Grateful  Submission. 

1  One  prayer  I  have, — all  prayers  in  one, — 

When  I  am  wholly  thine  ; 
'  Thy  will,  my  God,  thy  will  be  done, 
And  let  that  will  be  mine.' 

2  All-wise,  almighty,  and  all-good. 

In  thee  I  firmly  trust; 
Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood, 
Are  merciful  and  just. 

3  May  I  remember  that  to  thee 

Whate'er  I  have  I  owe ; 
And  back  in  gratitude  from  me 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

4  Thy  gifts  are  only  then  enjoyed. 

When  used  as  talents  lent ; 
Those  talents  only  well  employed. 
When  in  thy  service  spent. 

5  And  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 

Shall  I  arraign  thy  will  ? 
No,  let  me  bless  thy  name,  and  say, 
*  The  Lord  is  gracious  still.' 

6  A  pilgrim  through  the  earth  I  roam, 

Of  nothing  long  possessed  ; 
And  all  must  fail  when  I  go  home, 
For  this  is  not  my  rest. 


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391,  392.   PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

391  •  L.  M.  Mrs.  Cotterill. 

J^or  a  Ldfe  devoted  to  God^s  Glory. 

1  0  THOU,  who  hast  at  thy  command 
The  hearts  of  all  men  in  thy  hand  ! 
Our  wayward,  erring  hearts  incline 
To  have  no  other  will  but  thine. 

2  Our  wishes,  our  desires,  control ; 
Mould  every  purpose  of  the  soul ; 
O'er  all  may  we  victorious  be 

That  stands  between  ourselves  and  thee. 

3  Thrice  blest  will  all  our  blessings  be, 
When  we  can  look  through  them  to  thee ; 
When  each  glad  heart  its  tribute  pays 

Of  love,  and  gratitude,  and  praise. 

4  And  while  we  to  thy  glory  live, 
May  we  to  thee  all  glory  give, 
Until  the  final  summons  come, 
That  calls  thy  willing  servants  home. 

39a.  C.  M.  CowPEE. 

For  Submission  and  Divine  Guidance. 

1  0  Lord  !  my  best  desires  fulfil. 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health  and  comfort  to  thy  will. 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 

That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 
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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.       393. 

3  No !  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize,  to  thee, 

Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 

Nor  wilt  withhold,  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor  all  my  journey  through 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant ; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way : 

Shall  I  resist  them  both? — 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crushed  before  the  moth  ! 

6  But.  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway ; 
Else,  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 


i^9^»  C  JVl.  Beddomb. 

Por  Resignation, 

1  My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 

Great  God  !  are  in  thy  hand ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee. 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

Though  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

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394.      PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

4  What  is  the  world,  with  all  its  store  ? 

'Tis  but  a  bitter  sweet ; 
When  I  attempt  to  pluck  the  rose, 
A  prickling  thorn  I  meet. 

5  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  found, — 

The  honey  's  mixed  with  gall : 
'Midst  changing  scenes  and  dying  friends, 
Be  thou  my  all  in  all. 


394*  C.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

I^or  Resignation  and  Confidence. 

1  And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high 

To  say,  '  My  Father !  God  !' 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 
And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will. 

For  thou  art  good  and  wi^e  ; 
Let  every  anxious  thought  be  still. 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darksome  gloom. 

And  bid  me  wait  serene " 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  My  Father  !  0  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  its  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 


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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.   395,  396. 

395 •  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

F'or  Sincerity  in  Worship, 

1  Lord  !  when  we  bend  before  the  throne, 

And  our  confessions  pour, 
0  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see  ; 

True  penitence  impart ; 
And  let  a  healing  ray  from  thee 
Beam  hope  on  every  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

0  let  our  wills  resign ; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

4  And  when  with  heart  and  voice  we  strive 

Our  grateful  hymns  to  raise, 
Let  love  divine  within  us  live, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  praise. 

5  Then,  on  thy  glories  while  we  dwell. 

Thy  mercies  we'll  review ; 
With  love  divine  transported,  tell — 
'  Thou,  God,  art  Father  too  !' 


396.  L.  M.  61.  Merrick. 

For  the  Understanding-  and  Injluence  of  God^s  Word, 

While  here  as  wandering  sheep  we  stray. 
Teach  us,  O  teach  us.  Lord,  thy  way ! 
Dispose  our  hearts,  with  willing  awe, 

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397,  398.   PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

To  love  thy  word,  to  keep  thy  law ; 
That,  by  thy  guiding  precepts  led, 
Our  feet  the  paths  of  truth  may  tread. 

2  Great  source  of  light  to  all  below ! 
Teach  us  thy  holy  will  to  know : 
Teach  us  to  read  thy  word  aright, 
And  make  it  our  supreme  delight ; 
That,  purged  from  vain  .desires,  our  mind 
In  thee  its  only  good  may  find. 

3  Maker,  instructer,  judge  of  all, 

0  hear  us  when  on  thee  we  call ! 
To  us,  all-bounteous  Lord,  dispense 
Thy  grace,  and  guiding  influence ! 
Preserve  us  in  thy  holy  ways, 

And  teach  our  hearts  to  speak  thy  praise ! 

397.  10s  M.  Dr.  Johnson. 
For  Divine  Light  and  Support. 

1  0  THOU  whose  power  o'er  moving  worlds  presides, 
Whose  voice  created,  and  whose  wisdom  guides  ! 
On  darkling  man  in  pure  effulgence  shine, 

And  cheer  the  clouded  mind  with  light  divine  ! 

2  'Tis  thine  alone  to  calm  the  pious  breast 
With  silent  confidence,  and  holy  rest ; 

From  thee,  great  God!  we  spring,  to  thee  we  tend, — 
Path,  motive,  guide,  original,  and  end. 

398.  8s  7s  &  4s  M.        *Oliver. 

For  Divine  Guidance  and  Sustenance. 

1  Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
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PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT    EXERCISES.  399. 

I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty  ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand. 

Bread  of  heaven ! 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  the  journey  through. 

Strong  Deliverer ! 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna 

In  this  barren  wilderness  ; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield  and  banner  ; 
Be  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 

Strong  Deliverer  I 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 


399.  L.  M.     61      Montgomery. 

For  Guidance  to  the  Promised  Land. 

Thus  far  on  life's  perplexing  path, 
Thus  far  thou.  Lord,  our  steps  hast  led. 
Snatched  from  the  world's  pursuing  wrath, 
Unharmed  though  floods  o'erhung  our  head ; 
Like  ransomed  Israel  on  the  shore. 
Here  then  we  pause,  look  back,  adore. 

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400.     PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES. 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 
Like  all  our  fathers  in  their  day, 
We  to  the  land  of  promise  go, 
Lord,  by  thine  own  appointed  way  : 
Still  guide,  illumine,  cheer  our  flight, 
In  cloud  by  day,  in  fire  by  night. 

3  Protect  us  through  the  wilderness, 
From  ev^ery  peril,  plague,  and  foe  ; 
With  bread  from  heaven  thy  people  bless, 
And  living  streams  where'er  we  go ; 
Nor  let  our  rebel  hearts  repine. 

Or  follow  any  voice  but  thine. 

4  Thy  holy  law  to  us  proclaim. 
But  not  from  Sinai's  top  alone ; 
Hid  in  the  rock-cleft  be  thy  name. 

Thy  power,  and  all  thy  goodness,  shown; 
And  may  we  never  bow  the  knee, 
Or  worship  any  God  but  thee. 

5  When  we  have  numbered  all  our  years. 
And  stand,  at  length,  on  Jordan's  brink, 
Though  the  flesh  fail  with  mortal  fears, 
O  let  not  then  the  spirit  sink ; 

But,  strong  in  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
Plunge  through  the  stream,  to  rise  above ! 


400.  L.  M.  *CowpER. 

Por  Confidence  in  God, 

When  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind, 
And  smilinof  day  once  more  appears. 
Then,  my  Creator  !  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 
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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.     401. 

2  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wandering  heart, 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 

Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbor  one  hard  thought  of  thee. 

3  0  I  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught, 
What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn, — 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  0  my  God  !  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will, 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away. 
And  thy  rebellious  child  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine  ; 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive ; 
Be  shame  and  self-abhorrence  mine. 


401*  C.  M.  Montgomery, 

SolomorVs  Prayer  for  Wisdom, 

1  Almighty  God  !  in  humble  prayer 

To  thee  our  souls  we  lift ; 
Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

2  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth 

Along  our  path  to  flow ; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health. 
Nor  length  of  years  below. 
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402.  PRAYER   AND  DEVOUT   EXERCISES. 

3  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away  : 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  power, 
Lest  we  should  go  astray. 

4  We  ask  for  wisdom  ; — Lord,  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live  ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart 
To  all  before  thee  give. 

5  The  young  remember  thee  in  youth, 

Before  the  evil  days  ! 
The  old  be  guided  by  thy  truth 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways  ! 


403.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Ag-ur^s  Wish. 

1  Thus  Agur  breathed  his  warm  desire — 
*  My  God,  two  favors  I  require ; 

In  neither  my  request  deny, 
Vouchsafe  them  both  before  I  die : — 

2  *  Far  from  my  heart  and  tents  exclude 
Those  enemies  to  all  that 's  good, — 
Folly,  whose  pleasures  end  in  death. 
And  Falsehood's  pestilential  breath. 

3  *  Be  neither  wealth  nor  want  my  lot ; 
Below  the  dome,  above  the  cot, 

Let  me  my  life  unanxious  lead, 
And  know  not  luxury  nor  need.' 

4  Those  wishes,  Lord,  we  make  our  own ; 
O,  shed  in  moderation  down 

Thy  bounties,  till  this  mortal  breath. 
Expiring,  tunes  thy  praise  in  death ! 
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PRAYER  AND  DEVOUT  EXERCISES.      403. 

5  But,  shouldst  thou  large  possessions  give, 
May  we  with  thankfulness  receive 

Th'  abundance — still  our  God  adore, 
And  bless  the  needy  from  our  store  ! 

6  Or,  should  we  feel  the  pains  of  want, — 
Submission,  resignation,  grant ; 

Till  thou  shalt  send  the  wished  supply, 
Or  call  us  to  the  bliss  on  high. 


403.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Aged  Christianas  Prayer.     Ps.  71. 

1  God  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth, 

The  guide  of  all  my  days  ! 
I  have  declared  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs. 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years 
If  God  my  strength  depart  ? 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

To  the  surviving  age, 
And  leave  a  savor  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
0  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love  ! 

6  By  long  experience  have  I  known 
Thy  sovereign  power  to  save ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 

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404.  PRAYER    AND    DEVOUT    EXERCISES. 

6  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust, 
My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  ; 
These  withering  limbs  with  thee  I  trust, 
To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 


404.  CM.  T.  Humphries. 

'  Lord,  remember  Me. ' 

1  O  THOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily. 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart  ; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way. 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
0  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day ; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  body  see; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  thy  just  decree. 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, — 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

6  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand, 

And  lift  my  soul  to  thee. 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hand, 

Good  Lord,  remember  me. 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES.  &c. 


405.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Tfie  Beatitudes. 

1  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 
The  love  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 

A  healing  balm^  for  all  their  woes. 

2  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war  ; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

3  Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness ; 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

4  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  ; 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

5  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 

Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife  ; 
They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

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406.         THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES. '&C, 

6  Blest  are  the  sufferers,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 


406,  L.  M.  Watts. 

God  dwells  with,  the  Humble  and  Contrite. 

1  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 
*  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne ; 

My  name  is  God,  1  dwell  on  high, 
Dwell  in  my  own  eternity  ! 

2  *  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below  ! — 
On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too  ; 
The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 

Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  'The  humble  soul  my  words  revive; 
I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find. 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  *  When  I  contend  against  their  sin, 

I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been; 
But  should  my  wrath  forever  smoke, 
Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my  stroke.' 

5  0  may  thy  pardoning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die ; 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 

.    The  methods  of  thy  chastening  love. 


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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.       407. 

407.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Who  shall  abide  in  thy  Tabernacle?    Ps.  15. 

1  Lord,  who  's  the  happy  man,  that  may 

To  thy  blest  courts  repair, 
Not,  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
But  to  inhabit  there  ? 

2  'Tis  he  whose  every  thought  and  deed 

By  rules  of  virtue  moves  ; 
Whose  generous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
The  thing  his  heart  disproves  ; 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

His  neighbor's  fame  to  wound; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
By  malice  whispered  round ; 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  power^ 

Can  treat  with  just  neglect ; 
And  piety,  though  clothed  in  rags, 
Religiously  respect ; 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

Has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

6  The  man  who  by  this  steady  course 

Has  happiness  ensured. 
When  earth's  foundations  shake,  shall  stand 
By  Providence  secured. 


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408,  409.  THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 


408.  7s  M.  Merrick. 

The  Same.    Ps.  15. 

1  Who  shall  towards  thy  chosen  seat 
Turn,  0  Lord,  his  favored  feet  ? 
Who  shall  at  thine  altar  bend  ? 
Who  shall  Zion's  hill  ascend? 
Who,  great  God,  a  welcome  guest, 
On  thy  holy  mountain  rest  ? 

2  He  whose  heart  thy  love  has  warmed ; 
He  w^hose  will,  to  thine  conformed, 
Bids  his  life  unsullied  run ; 

He  whose  word  and  thought  are  one ; 
Who,  from  sin's  contagion  free, 
Lifts  his  willing  soul  to  thee. 

3  He  who  thus,  with  heart  unstained, 
Treads  the  path  by  thee  ordained. 
He  shall  towards  thy  chosen  seat 
Turn,  O  Lord,  his  favored  feet ; 
He  thy  ceaseless  care  shall  prove, 
He  shall  share  thy  constant  love. 

4L00*  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Wlw  shall  stand  in  his  Holy  Place  7    Ps.  24. 

1  The  earth  is  thine,  Jehovah ;  thine 
Its  peopled  realms  and  wealthy  stores ; 
Built  on  the  floods  by  power  divine, 
The  waves  are  ramparts  to  the  shores. 

2  But  who  shall  reach  thy  holy  place, 
Or  who,  O  Lord,  ascend  thy  hill  ? 
The  pure  in  heart  shall  see  thy  face, 
The  perfect  man  that  doth  thv  will. 
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410,  411.  THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &:C. 

3  He  who  to  bribes  hath  closed  his  hand, 
To  idols  never  bent  the  knee, 
Nor  sworn  in  falsehood, — he  shall  stand 
Redeemed,  and  owned,  and  kept  by  thee. 


410.  L.  M.  Sir  H.  Wotton. 

The  Independent  and  Happy  Man. 

How  happy  is  he  born  or  taught. 
Who  serveth  not  another's  will ; 
Whose  armor  is  his  honest  thought. 
And  simple  truth  his  highest  skill  ; 

2  Whose  passions  not  his  masters  are  ; 
Whose  soul  is  still  prepared  for  death; 
Not  tied  unto  the  world  with  care 

Of  prince's  ear  or  vulgar  breath  ; 

3  Who  God  doth  late  and  early  pray 
More  of  his  grace  than  goods  to  lend. 
And  walks  Avith  man,  from  day  to  day,, 
As  with  a  brother  and  a  friend. 

4  This  man  is  freed  from  servile  bands 
Of  hope  to  rise,  or  fear  to  fall ; 
Lord  of  himself,  though  not  of'lands, 
And  having  nothing,  yet  hath  all. 


411  •  C  j-M.  Anonymous. 

The  True  Riches.     Ps.  37. 

1  With  mines  of  wealth  are  sinners  poor, 
Unblessing  and  unblessed ; 
But  rich  the  man,  v/hate'er  his  store. 
Of  inward  peace  possessed. 

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412.      THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

2  At  tender  pity's  urgent  call 

His  mite  is  gladly  given  ; 
Though  poor  the  gift,  the  offering  small, 
Its  record  stands  in  heaven. 

3  Ne'er  shall  he  be,  in  life,  bereft 

Of  God's  protecting  care  ; 
Nor  yet  his  duteous  offspring  left 
Unsolaced  ills  to  bear. 

4  And  mark  the  Christian's  dying  hour ! 

No  fears,  no  doubts  annoy ; 
His  trust  is  in  his  Father's  power, 
His  end  is  peace  and  joy. 


4:12«  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same.    Ps.  4. 

1  Amidst  unsatisfied  desires. 

Or  trouble's  overwhelming  flood. 
Eager  the  doubting  heart  inquires, 
*  0  who  will  show  us  any  good  V 

2  But  happy  they  who  serve  the  Lord, 
And  in  his  holy  name  believe ; 

They  know,  from  his  all-gracious  word, 
That  he  will  every  want  relieve. 

3  When  humbly  offering  at  his  shrine 
The  grateful  homage  of  the  heart, 
The  Lord  will  hear,  and  grace  divine 
In  rich  and  copious  streams  impart. 

4  Worldlings,  who  wealth  and  honors  love, 
Full  many  a  weary  vigil  keep ; 

But  he  whose  treasure  is  above. 
Shall  rest  secure,  and  sweetly  sleep. 
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413*  L.    M.  *M0NTG0MERT. 

The  Christian  Warrior. 

1  The  Christian  warrior,  see  him  stand 
In  the  whole  armor  of  his  God  ; 

The  spirit's  sword  is  in  his  hand; 
His  feet  are  with  the  gospel  shod. 

2  In  panopl}'-  of  truth  complete, 
Salvation's  helmet  on  his  head, 

With  righteousness,  a  breastplate  meet. 
And  faith's  broad  shield  before  him  spread, 

3  With  this  omnipotence  he  moves ; 
From  thi€  the  alien  armies  flee ; 
Till  more  than  conqueror  he  proves. 
Through  Christ,  who  gives  him  victory. 

4  Thus  strong  in  his  Eedeemer's  strength, 
Sin,  death  and  hell  he  tramples  down, — 
Fights  the  good  fight ;  and  takes  at  length, 
Through  mercy,  an  immortal  crown. 

41 4.  L.  M.  *Mbs.  Baebauld. 

I  Tke  Christian  Warfare. 

I      1  Awake,  my  soul !  lift  up  thine  eyes  ; 
I  See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise 

j  In  long  array,  a  numerous  host ; 

Awake,  my  soul !  or  thou  art  lost. 

j  2  Here  danger  like  a  giant  stands, 

i  Mustering  his  pale,  terrific  bands  ; 

I  There  pleasure's  silken  banners  spread, 

'  And  willing  souls  are  captive  led. 

I  363 


415.  THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

3  See  where  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage  ; 
The  meanest  foe  of  all  the  train 

Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  slain. 

4  Thou  tread 'st  upon  enchanted  ground  ; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round  : 
Beware  of  all ;  guard  every  part ; 
But  most  the  traitor  in  thy  heart. 

5  Come,  then,  my  soul !  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield  ; 
Put  on  the  armor  from  above 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love. 

6  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell  • 
The  Man  of  Calvary  triumphed  here  : 
Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  ? 


4 IS.  C.    M.  *D0DDRIDGE. 

The  Christian  Race, 

1  Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  vi^ith  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 

To  thine  aspiring  eye  ; — 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &;C.  416,  417. 

4  That  prize  with  peerless  glories  bright, 
Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 


416  •  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Rising-  with  Christ. 

1  Ye  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know, — 
If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, — 

His  resurrection's  power  declare. 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove ; 
By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiven  ; 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above. 
And  follow  Christ,  your  Head,  to  heaven. 

3  To  him  continually  aspire. 
Contending  for  your  native  place  ; 
And  emulate  the  angel-choir, 

.  And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 

4  Your  real  life,  with  Christ  concealed, 
Deep  in  the  Father's  bosom  lies  ; 
And,  glorious  as  your  Head  revealed, 
Ye  soon  shall  meet  him  in  the  skies. 

417.  L.  M.  smaht. 

Charity. 

1  Let  men  of  high  conceit  and  zeal 
Their  fervors  and  their  faith  proclaim ; 
If  charity  be  wanting  still. 
The  rest  is  but  a  sounding  name. 

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419.        THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

2  Patient  and  meek,  she  suffers  long, 
And  slowly  her  resentments  rise  > 
Soon  she  forgets  the  greatest  wrong, 
And  soon  the  angry  passion  dies. 

3  She  envies  none  their  better  state, 

But  makes  her  neighbor's  bliss  her  own ; 
Nor  vaunts  herself  with  mind  elate. 
But  still  a  modest  air  puts  on. 

4  Her  neighbor's  infamy  and  ill 
To  her  no  entertainment  give ; 

She  's  pleased  to  see  him  prosper  still. 
And  still  in  good  repute  to  live. 

5  This  is  the  grace  that  reigns  on  high, 
And  will  forever  brightly  burn, 
When  hope  shall  in  enjoyment  die, 
And  faith  to  intuition  turn. 


418.  CM.  pboud. 

The  Same. 

1  0  CHARITY !  thou  heavenly  grace  ! 

All  tender,  soft  and  kind ! 
A  friend  to  all  the  human  race, 
To  all  that 's  good,  inclined. 

2  The  man  of  charity  extends 

To  all  his  liberal  hand  ; 
His  kindred,  neighbors,  foes  and  friends 
His  pity  may  command. 

3  He  aids  the  poor  in  their  distress. 

He  hears  when  they  complain ; 
With  tender  heart  delights  to  bless, 

And  lessen  all  their  pain. 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.         419. 

1  The  sick,  the  pri:<oner,  poor  and  blind, 
And  all  the  sons  of  grief. 
In  him  a  benefactor  find ; 
He  loves  to  give  relief. 

5  'Tis  love  that  makes  religion  sweet ; 
'Tis  love  that  makes  us  rise. 
With  willing  mind  and  ardent  feet, 
To  yonder  happy  skies. 

5  Then  let  us  all  in  love  abound, 
And  charity  pursue  ; 
Thus  shall  Ave  be  w^th  glory  crowned, 
And  love  as  angels  do. 


419.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Communing  with.  Christ. 

1  Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone ; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone; 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Savior  see ; 
I  wait  a  visit.  Lord,  from  thee ! 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  w4th  heavenly  love. 

3  The  trees  of  life  immortal  stand  ^ 
In  blooming  rows  at  thy  right  hand; 

And,  in  sweet  murmurs,  by  their  side 
Rivers  of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 

4  Haste,  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face, 
And  spread  the  table  of  thy  grace ; 
Bring  down  a  taste  of  truth  divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine. 

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420.        THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

5  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

6  Hail !  great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known ! 


420,  C.  M.  *Watt9. 

A  living  and  a  dead  Faith. 

1  Mistaken  souls  !  that  dream  of  heaven, 

And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 

While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights. 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  head. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  purifies  the  heart ; 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love ; 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 

By  a  celestial  power  ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace  ; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holiness. 
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THE  CHEISTIAN  CIIARACTEK,  GRACES,  &C.  421,  422. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free, 
He  makes  our  conscience  clean; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 


421.  L.  M.  Watts. 

We  walk  by  Faith. 

1  'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home. 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  w^ell  supplies  : 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear  ; 
Far  into  distant  w^orlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through 
While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abraham,  by  divine  command, 
Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 


422.  C.  M.  J.  Frieze. 

The  bright  Prospect  of  Faith. 

High  on  the  mountain's  towering  head. 

While  darkness  veils  the  sky, 
Faith  stands,  and  through  the  stormy  cloud 

Directs  her  anxious  eye. 

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423.        THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

2  Amidst  the  gloom,  the  welcome  rays 

With  cheering  lustre  shine. 
And  open  to  her  ardent  gaze 
A  world  of  bliss  divine. 

3  The  yawning  gulf  that  howled  beneath 

Has  ceased  its  angry  roar ; 
The  surging  waves  have  spent  their  force, 
And  died  upon  the  shore. 

4  Far  in  the  distance  faith  beholds 

A  flood  of  heavenly  light ; 
Now  spreads  her  pinions,  and  directs 
To  heaven  her  ardent  flight. 

5  Far,  far  beyond  this  nether  world, 

Where  sin  and  sorrow  grow. 
She  seeks  and  finds  that  endless  rest 
W^here  joys  unceasing  flow. 


4lSd«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Power  of  Faith. 

1  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  us  from  its  snares  ; 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  our  cares. 

2  It  quells  thp  raging  flames  of  sin; 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give  : 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 

And  make  the  dying  live. 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  ScC.  424,  425. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign  ; 
And  bids  us  seek  our  portion  there, — 
Nor  bids  us  seek  in  vain. 

5  On  that  bright  prospect  may  we  rest, 

Till  this  frail  body  dies  ; 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 
To  endless  glory  rise. 


424.  C.  M.  Anonymous. 
J^aitfiy  Hope,  and  Charity. 

1  Faith,  hope,  and  love  now  dwell  on  earth 

And  earth  by  them  is  blest ; 
But  faith  and  hope  must  yield  to  love, 
Of  all  the  graces  best. 

2  Hope  shall  to  full  fruition  rise. 

And  faith  be  sight  above  ; 
These  are  the  means,  but  that  the  end, 
For  saints  forever  love. 

425.  C.  M.  Needham. 

Pear  of  God. 

1  Happy,  beyond  description,  he 

Who  fears  the  Lord  his  God  ; 
Who  hears  his  threats  with  holy  awe. 
And  trembles  at  his  rod. 

2  Fear,  sacred  passion,  ever  dwells 

With  its  fair  partner,  love  ; 
Blending  their  beauties,  both  proclaim 
Their  source  is  from  above. 

3  Let  terrors  fright  th'  unwilling  slave, — 

The  child  with  joy  appears  ; 

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426,  427.  THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

Cheerful  he  does  his  Father's  will, 
And  loves  as  much  as  fears. 

4  Let  fear  and  love,  most  holy  God  ! 
Possess  this  soul  of  mine  ; 
Then  shall  I  worship  thee  aright, 
And  taste  thy  joys  divine. 


426.  7s  &;  6s  M.  Montgomery,- 

Confidence  in  God.     Ps.  27. 

1  God  is  my  strong  salvation  ; 
What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 

In  darkness  and  temptation 
My  Light,  my  Help,  is  near  . 
Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 
Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me 
With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance  ; 
My  soul,  with  courage  wait; 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance. 
When  faint  and  desolate  ; 

His  might  thine  heart  shall  strengthen; 
His  love  thy  joy  increase  ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen  ; 
The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 

4K#  •  C  M.  Montgomery. 

Hearts  placed  on  Things  above. 

1  While  through  this  changing  world  we  roam 
From  infancy  to  age, 
Heaven  is  the  christian  pilgrim's  home. 
His  rest  at  every  stage. 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.        428. 

2  Thither  his  raptured  thought  ascends, 

Eternal  joys  to  share  ; 
There  his  adoring  spirit  bends, 
While  here  he  kneels  in  prayer. 

3  From  earth  his  freed  affections  rise. 

To  fix  on  things  above. 
Where  all  his  hope  of  glory  lies, 
And  love  is  perfect  love. 

4  Ah  !  there  may  we  our  treasure  place, 

There  let  our  hearts  be  found, 
That  still  where  sin  abounded,  grace 
May  more  and  more  abound. 

5  Henceforth  our  conversation  be 

With  Christ  before  the  throne  ; 
Ere  long  we  eye  to  eye  shall  see. 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 


428.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Adorn  the  Doctrine  by  Godly  Lives. 

1  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Savior  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied. 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

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429.        THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord ; 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. , 


429.  C.  M.  Noel. 

Longing  for  Heaven  in  Times  of  Trouble, 

1  When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past. 

And  mourns  the  present  pain, 
'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last. 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain. 

2  'Tis  not  that  murmuring  thoughts  arise. 

And  dread  a  Father's  will; 
'Tis  not  that  meek  submission  flies. 
And  would  not  suffer  still ; — 

3  It  is,  that  heaven-born  faith  surveys 

The  path  that  leads  to  light, 
And  longs  her  eagle  plumes  to  raise, 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 

4  It  is,  that  harassed  conscience  feels 

The  pangs  of  struggling  sin ; 
And  sees,  though  far,  the  hand  that  heals 
And  ends  the  strife  within. 

5  O  let  me  wing  my  hallowed  flight 

From  earth-born  woe  and  care, 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night, 
My  Savior's  bliss  to  share  ! 


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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTEE,  GRACES,  &C.  430,  431. 

430.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Liberality  rewarded.     Ps.  112, 

1  Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 

And  follows  his  commands ; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well-established  mind ; 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies. 
And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

431.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Love  and  Chanty. 

1  Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 

Their  faith  and  zeal  declare, — 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream. 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 

Nor  is  provoked  in  haste  ; 

She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  past. 

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432.        THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

3  Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue ; 

Hopes  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill. 

Though  she  endures  the  wrong. 

4  She  nor  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time  ; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb. 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by. 

To  seek  her  neighbor's  good : 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  jrower 

In  all  the  realms  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  forever  love. 


433.  L.  M.  *WATTe. 

All  Things  vain  without  Love. 

1  Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 

If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell  ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 
To  feed  the  cravings  of  the  poor ; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name ; 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.  433,  434 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  : 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  works  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 


43a.  C.    M.  WATT3. 

'  But  the  Greatest  of  these  is  Charity.* 

1  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge — alas  !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear  ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode. 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  gracious  God. 

434.  S.  M.  beddome. 

Mutual  Chanty  among'  Christians. 

1  Let  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread ; 

Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 
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435.      THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

3  Let  envy,  child  of  hell ! 
Be  banished  far  away ; 

Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above ; 

Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 


43«$«  H.    M.  MONTGOMEEY. 

Brotherly  Love.    Ps.  133. 

1  How  beautiful  the  sight 

Of  brethren  who  agree 
In  friendship  to  unite. 

And  bonds  of  charity  ! 
'Tis  like  the  precious  ointment  shed 
O'er  all  his  robes  from  Aaron's  head. 

2  'Tis  like  the  dews  that  fill 

The  cups  of  Hermon's  flowers ; 
Or  Zion's  fruitful  hill, 

Bright  with  the  drops  of  showers ; 
When  mingling  odors  breathe  around. 
And  glory  rests  on  all  the  ground. 

3  For  there  the  Lord  commands 

Blessings,  a  boundless  store, 
From  his  unsparing  hands, 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.    436,  437. 

Yea,  life  for  evermore. 
Thrice  happ}^  they  who  meet  above 
To  spend  eternity  in  love  ! 


436.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.     Ps.  133. 

1  Lo,  what  an  entertaining  sight 

Are  brethren  that  agree  ! 
Brethren  whose  cheerful  hearts  unite 
In  bands  of  piety  I 

2  When  streams  of  love,  from  Christ  the  spring, 

Descend  to  every  soul. 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole. 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil,  divinely  sw^eet. 

On  Aaron's  reverend  head  ; 
The  trickling  drops  perfumed  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill. 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows, 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 


437.  S.  M.  DODDEIDGK. 

Honest  Search  for  Truth, 

1  Imposture  shrinks  from  light, 
And  dreads  the  curious  eye ; 

But  Christian  truths  the  test  invite, — 
They  bid  us  search  and  try. 

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438.       THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

2  A  meek,  inquiring  mind, 
Lord,  help  us  to  maintain  ; 

That  growing  knowledge  we  may  findi 
And  growing  virtue  gain. 

3  With  understanding  blest. 
Created  to  be  free, 

Our  faith  on  man  we  dare  not  rest, 
Subject  to  none  but  thee. 

4  Give  us  the  light  we  need; 
Our  minds  with  knowledge  fill ; 

From  noxious  error  guard  our  creed, 
From  prejudice  our  will. 

5  The  truth  thou  shall  impart 
May  we  with  firmness  own  ; 

Abhorring  each  evasive  art, 
And  fearing  thee  alone. 


438*  S.  M.  Anonymous 

'  Blessed  are  the  Meek.^ 

1  *  Blest  are  the  meek,'  he  said, 
Whose  doctrine  is  divine ; 

The  humble-minded  earth  possess. 
And  bright  in  heaven  will  shine. 

2  While  here  on  earth  they  stay, 
Calm  peace  with  them  shall  dwell ; 

And  cheerful  hope  and  heavenly  joy 
Beyond  what  tongue  can  tell. 

3  The  God  of  peace  is  theirs  ; 
They  own  his  gracious  sway ; 

And,  yielding  all  their  wills  to  him, 

His  sovereign  laws  obey. 
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THE  CHRISTIAN   CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.       439. 

4  No  angry  passions  move, 
No  envy  fires  the  breast ; 

The  prospect  of  eternal  peace 
Bids  every  trouble  rest. 

5  0  gracious  Father !  grant 
That  we  this  influence  feel, 

That  all  we  hope,  or  wish,  may  be 
Subjected  to  thy  will. 


439.  C.  M.  Needham. 

Meekness  and  Modei-ation. 

1  Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 

Still  keep  the  golden  mean  ! 
Whose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  well  formed. 
Declares  a  conscience  clean. 

2  Not  of  himself  he  highly  thinks. 

Nor  acts  the  boaster's  part ; 
His  modest  tongue  the  language  speaks 
Of  his  still  humbler  heart. 

3  Not  in  base  scandal's  arts  he  deals. 

For  truth  dwells  in  his  breast ; 
With  grief  he  sees  his  neighbor's  faults, 
And  thinks  and  hopes  the  best. 

4  What  blessings  bounteous  heaven  bestows 

He  takes  with  thankful  heart ; 
With  temperance  he  both  eats  and  drinks, 
And  gives  the  poor  a  part. 

5  To  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 

Disdains  to  be  confined  ; 
The  good  he  loves  of  every  name, 
And  prays  for  all  mankind. 

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440.      THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

6  Pure  is  his  zeal,  the  offspring  fair 

Of  truth  and  heavenly  love  : 
The  bigot's  rage  can  never  dwell 
Where  rests  the  peaceful  dove. 

7  His  business  is  to  keep  his  heart ; 

Each  passion  to  control ; 

Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 

The  empire  of  his  soul. 


440.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Patience. 

1  Patience  ! — 0,  what  a  grace  divine  ! 
Sent  from  the  God  of  power  and  love, 
Submissive  to  our  Father's  hand. 

As  through  the  wilds  of  life  we  rove. 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 
The  troubles  of  our  mortal  state, 
And  wait,  contented,  our  discharge, 
Nor  think  our  glory  comes  too  late. 

3  Though  we,  in  full  sensation,  feel 

The  weight,  the  wounds  our  God  ordains, 
We  smile  amid  our  heaviest  woes, 
And  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains. 

4  0,  for  this  grace,  to  aid  us  on, 
And  arm  with  fortitude  the  breast, 
Till,  life's  tumultuous  voyage  o'er. 
We  reach  the  shores  of  endless  rest ! 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  be  brought ; 
And  hope  shall  in  fruition  die; 
And  patience  in  possession  end, 

In  the  bright  worlds  of  bliss  on  high. 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES.  &C.  441,  442i 

441.  C.  M.  *Watts. 

Prudence  and  Peace-making. 

1  0  'tis  a  lovely  thing  to  see 

A  man  of  prudent  heart ! 
Whose  thoughts  and  lips  and  life  agree 
To  act  a  useful  part. 

2  When  envy,  strife  and  wars  begin 

In  little  angry  souls, 
Mark  how  the  sons  of  peace  come  in, 
And  quench  the  kindling  coals. 

3  Their  minds  are  humble,  mild  and  meek, 

Nor  does  their  anger  rise, 
Nor  passion  mov^e  their  lips  to  speak, 
Nor  pride  exalt  their  eyes. 

4  Their  lives  are  prudence  mixed  with  love ; 

Good  works  employ  their  day  ; 
They  join  the  serpent  with  the  dove, 
But  cast  the  sting  away. 

5  Such  was  the  Savior  of  mankind ; 

Such  pleasures  he  pursued  ; 
His  manners  gentle  and  refined, 
His  soul  divinely  good. 

4H2.  C.  M.  fawcett. 

Importance  of  Religion. 

1  Religion  is  the  chief  concern 
Of  mortals  here  below ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn. 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

383 


443.        THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C, 

2  More  needful  this  than  glittering  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows ; 
Not  reputation,  food  or  health 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  th'  approaching  tomb. 

4  0  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued. 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

6  Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin 

Through  my  remaining  days  ; 
And  in  me  let  each  virtue  shine 
To  my  Redeemer's  praise. 


443.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Holy  Resolve. 

1  Ah,  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain ! 
Slaves  to  the  world,  and  slaves  to  sin  ! 
A  nobler  toil  may  I  sustain, 

A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 

2  I  would  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 
With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

384 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.       444. 

3  O  be  his  service  all  my  joy  ! 
Around  let  my  example  shine ; 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

4  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice, — 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

5  0  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire. 

Nor  wander  from  thy  sacred  ways ! 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire. 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 


444.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Self-knowledge,  and  Abstraction  from  Earth. 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below. 
And  let  my  God,  my  Savior  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence  : 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 

Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  : 
In  secret  silence  of  the  mind 
My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 
33  385 


445,  446.  THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 


445.  C.  M.  beddome. 

Sincerity  and  Self-examination. 

1  Am  I  an  Israelite  indeed, 

Without  a  false  disguise  ? 
Have  I  renounced  my  sins,  and  left 
My  refuges  of  lies  ? 

2  Say,  does  my  heart  unchanged  remain, 

Or  is  it  formed  anew  ? 
What  is  the  rule  by  which  I  walk. 
The  object  I  pursue  ? 

3  Cause  me,  0  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

My  real  state  to  know ; 
If  I  am  wrong,  0  set  me  right ! 
If  right,  preserve  me  so  I 

446.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 
Walking  with  God. 

1  Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  from  heaven, 

While  yet  they  sojourn  here. 

Do  all  their  days  with  God  begin, 

And  spend  them  in  his  fear. 

2  'Midst  hourly  cares,  may  love  present 

Its  incense  to  thy  throne  ; 
And  while  the  world  our  hands  employs. 
Our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

3  As  sanctified  to  noblest  ends, 

Be  each  refreshment  sought ; 
And  by  each  various  providence 

Some  wise  instruction  brought. 
386 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHAKACTER,  GRACES,  &C.       447. 

4  When  to  laborious  duties  called, 

Or  by  temptations  tried, 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  of  thy  wings, 
And  in  thy  strength  confide. 

5  As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  thee  amidst  the  social  band, 
In  solitude  with  thee. 

6  In  solid,  pure  delights  like  these, 

Let  all  our  days  be  passed  ; 
Nor  shall  we  then,  impatient,  wish 
Nor  shall  we  fear  the  last. 


447.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Uprightness  and  Justice, 

1  If  high  or  low  our  station  be, 
Of  noble  or  ignoble  name, — 
By  uncorrupt  integrity, 

Thy  blessing,  Lord,  we  humbly  claim. 

2  The  upright  man  no  want  shall  fear; 
Thy  providence  shall  be  his  trust; 
Thou  wilt  provide  his  portion  here, 
Thou  friend  and  guardian  of  the  just. 

3  May  we,  with  most  sincere  delight, 
To  all,  the  test  of  duty  pay ; 
Tender  of  every  social  right. 
Obedient  to  thy  righteous  sway. 


387 


448,  449.  THE  CHRISTUN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

448,  L.  M.  Anonymoub. 

Wisdom. 

1  Happy  the  man  who  finds  the  grace, 
The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race, — 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 
The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Wisdom  divine  !  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  to  her. 

3  Her  hands  are  filled  w^ith  length  of  days, 
True  riches,  and  immortal  praise ; 
Riches  of  Christ,  on  all  bestowed, 

And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 

4  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites, 
Chaste,  holy,  innocent  delights; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 

5  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains ; 
Thrice  happy,  who  his  guest  retains ; 
He  owns,  and  shall  forever  own, 
Wisdom  and  Christ  and  heaven  are  one. 

449.  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

WisdoTU. 

1  0  HAPPY  is  the  man,  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

388 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.      450 

2  Her  treasures  are  of  more  esteem 
Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  mines  of  gold. 

8  In  her  right  hand  she  holds  to  view 
A  length  of  happy  days  ; 
Riches,  with  splendid  honors  joined, 
Her  left  hand  full  displays. 

4  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

5  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rew^ards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

450.  C.  M.  Newton. 

True  Zeal. 

1  Zeal  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 

The  fire  of  love  supplies  ; 
Whilst  that  which  often  bears  the  name, 
Is  self  but  in  disguise. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear ; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce  and  wild. 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace  ; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 
33^  389 


451.      THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

4  Zeal  has  attained  its  highest  aim, 

Its  end  is  satisfied, 
If  sinners  love  the  Savior's  name, — 
Nor  seeks  it  aught  beside. 

5  But  self,  however  well  employed, 

Has  its  own  ends  in  view  ; 
And  says,  as  boasting  Jehu  cried, 
*  Come,  see  what  I  can  do.' 

6  This  idol  self,  O  Lord,  dethrone, 

And  from  our  hearts  remove ; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 


4S1.  C.  M.  *Beddome. 

*  JF^ar  not.^ 

1  Ye  trembling  souls  !  dismiss  your  fears  ; 

Be  mercy  all  your  theme, — 
Mercy,  which,  like  a  river,  flows 
In  one  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell : 

God  will  these  powers  restrain ; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  eflforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  : 

He  will  for  his  provide. 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  all  they  need  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake 

Or  kave  his  work  undone; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises, — 

And  faithful  to  his  Son. 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.       452. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting  ; 
He  will  from  death  your  souls  restore — 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

6  You  in  his  wisdom,  power  and  grace 

May  confidently  trust ; 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  power  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 


4lo2.  S.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Christian  encouraged. 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears  ; 
Hope  and  be  undismayed ; 

God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears , 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  weaves,  through  clouds  and  storms, 
He  gently  clears  thy  w^ay ; 

Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  the  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  He  everywhere  hath  rule, 
And  all  things  serve  his  might ; 

His  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 
His  path  unsullied  light. 

4  Thou  comprehend'st  him  not ; 
Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell 

God  sits  as  sovereign  on  the  throne  ; 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 

5  Thou  seest  our  weakness.  Lord  ; 
Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee  : 

O,  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand. 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee  ! 

391 


4f53.       THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C. 

6  Let  us,  in  life  or  death, 

Boldly  thy  truth  declare  ; 
And  publish,  with  our  latest  breath, 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 


458.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Tke  Joy  of  Conversion.    Ps.  126. 

1  When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name, 

And  changed  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

"3  *  Great  is  the  work,'  my  neighbors  cried, 
And  owned  thy  power  divine  ; 
*  Great  is  the  work,'  my  heart  replied, 
*  And  be  the  glory  thine.' 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 
^         Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 

Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  livers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come, 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great. 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 


392 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER,  GRACES,  &C.       454, 

454.  S.  M.  *watt8. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

1  Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banished  from  the  place  ! 

Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Yes,  now,  before  we  rise 
To  the  immortal  state, 

The  thoughts  of  that  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

4  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

5  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

6  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 

We're  marching  through  ImmanuePs  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  hio^h. 


393 


LIFE,  DEATH,  RESURRECTION,  AND  ETERNITY. 


45S.  L.  M.  Watts. 

God  eternal^  and  Man  mortal.     Ps.  90. 

1  Through  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode ! 

High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  thy  humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reigned  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  into  man ; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure. 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die, 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity  : 

Thy  dreadful  sentence.  Lord,  was  just, 
*  Return,  ye  sinners,  to  your  dust.' 

4  A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light. 
Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night. 

5  Death,  like  an  overflowing  steam, 
Sweeps  us  away  ;  our  life's  a  dream, 
An  empty  tale,  a  morning  flower 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

394 


LITE,    DEATH,    RESURRECTION,  AND  ETERNITY.     456. 

456.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.     Ps.  90. 

1  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come  ! 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home  ! 

2  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

3  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

4  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

5  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleased  with  the  morning  light ; 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night. 

6  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last. 
And  our  eternal  home  ! 


395 


457,  458.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

457.  L.    M.  DODDHIDGE. 

The  steady  Lapse  of  Time. 

1  God  of  eternity  !  from  thee 

Did  infant  time  his  being  draw; 

Moments,  and  days,  and  months,  and  years, 

Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away ; 
Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows, 
Lost  in  eternity^s  wide  sea — 

The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men. 
Before  the  rapid  streams,  are  borne 
On  to  the  everlasting  home. 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

4  Yet,  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy,  flattering  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  source  of  wisdom !  teach  my  heart 
To  know  the  price  of  every  hour; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  power. 

458.  S.    M.  DODDBIDQB. 

The  rapid  Flow  of  Time, 

1  How  swift  the  torrent  rolls 

That  bears  us  to  the  sea  ! 
The  tide  that  bears  our  thoughtless  souls 

To  vast  eternity  I 

396 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  459. 

2  Our  fathers,  where  are  they, 
With  all  they  called  their  own  ? 

Their  joys  and  griefs,  and  hopes  and  cares, 
And  wealth  and  honor,  gone. 

3  God  of  our  fathers  !  hear  ; 
Thou  everlasting  Friend ! 

While  we,  as  on  life's  utmost  verge, 
Our  souls  to  thee  commend. 

4  Of  all  the  pious  dead 
May  we  the  footsteps  trace, 

Till  with  them  in  the  land  of  light 
We  dwell  before  thy  face. 


459.  CM.  *Mes.  Steele. 

Scenes  of  Time,  transient ;  of  Futurity ,  endless. 

1  How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 

Detain  our  hearts  and  eyes. 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 
And  strangers  to  the  skies  ! 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay ; 

They  fade  upon  the  sight ; 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain  ! 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own  ; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care  and  pain 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  0  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades. 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  ! 
?4  397 


460.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

5  There  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray. 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Thither,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  wishes  rise, 
To  those  bright  scenes  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 


460.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

The  Shortness  of  Time,  and  Frailty  of  Man.    Ps.  39. 

1  Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame, 
Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days  I 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am, 
And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

2  My  days  are  shorter  than  a  span ; 
A  little  point  my  life  appears  ; 
How  frail  at  best  is  dying  man ! 
How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears ! 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise,  and  show  ! 
Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  his  mind  ! 
He  heaps  up  treasures  mixed  with  woe, 
And  dies,  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 

4  0,  be  a  nobler  portion  mine  : 

My  God  !  I  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
Earth's  fleeting  treasures  I  resign, 
And  fix  my  hope  on  thee  alone. 

t5  Save  me  by  thine  almighty  arm 

From  all  my  sins,  and  cleanse  my  faults  ; 

Then  guilt  nor  folly  shall  alarm 

My  soul,  nor  vex  my  peaceful  thoughts. 

398 


RESURRECTION,    AND   ETERNITY.  461. 

461.  CM.  Watts. 

The  Same.     Ps.  39- 

1  Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, — 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain ; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show. 

Some  dig  for  golden  ere  ; 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for,  then, 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope. 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


399 


468,  463.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

462.  S.  M.  Watts; 

Tke  Same.     Ps.  90. 

1  Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece 
Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ! 

Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis. 
That  scarce  deserves    a    name  ! 

2  Alas  !  'twas  brittle  clay- 
That  built  our  body  first ! 

And  every  month  and  every  day 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 
Nor  w411  our  minutes  stay  ; 

Just  like  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 
We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight ; 

We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea ; 

Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

463*  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Hour  of  Death,  and  Entrance  on  Immortality, 

1  0  God  unseen — but  not  unknown  ! 
Thine  eye  is  ever  fixed  on  me ; 
I  dwell  beneath  thy  secret  throne, 
Encompassed  by  thy  deity. 
400 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  464. 

2  The  moment  comes  when  strength  must  fail, 
When, — heahh  and  hope  and  comfort  flown, — 
I  must  go  down  into  the  vale 

And  shade  of  death,  with  thee  alone  : 

3  Alone  with  thee  ; — in  that  dread  strife, 
Uphold  me  through  mine  agony, 
And  gently  be  this  dying  life 
Exchanged  for  immortality. 

4  Then,  when  th'  unbodied  spirit  lands 
Where  flesh  and  blood  have  never  trod, 
And  in  the  unveiled  presence  stands 
Of  thee,  my  Savior  and  my  God  : 

5  Be  mine  eternal  portion  this, 

Since  thou  wert  always  here  with  me, 
That  I  may  view  thy  face  in  bliss, 
And  be  for  evermore  w4th  thee. 


464.  C.  M.  hebe«. 

Universal  Warning'  of  Deatk. 

1  Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 

Is  equal  warning  given  : 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us  is  the  heaven ! 

2  Their  names  are  graven  on  the  stone, 

Their  bones  are  in  the  clay  ; 
And  ere  another  day  is  done, 
Ourselves  may  be  as  they. 

3  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

He  lurks  in  every  flower  ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour. 

34^  401 


465.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

4  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 

Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay, 
And  fate  descend  in  sudden  night 
On  manhood's  middle  day. 

5  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 

Halt  feebly  towards  the  tomb ; 
And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  engage, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come  ? 

6  Turn,  mortal  !  turn,  thy  danger  know ; 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 

The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below 

And  warns  thee  of  her  dead  ! 


465.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Death  is  God^s  Messenger.     Ps.  102. 

1  It  is  the  Lord  our  Savior's  hand 
Weakens  our  strength  amid  the  race  ; 
Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 
Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon ; 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day. 
And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

3  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage  . 
*  Our  Father  and  our  Savior  live ; 
Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age.' 

4  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky, 
Like  garments,  shall  be  laid  aside  ; 

But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high, 
Thy  church  forever  must  abide. 
402 


RESURRECTION,    AND   ETERNITY.  466. 

5  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live, 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign; 
This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 
And  all  the  dead  be  raised  again. 


466*  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

God^  our  only  Support  in  Death.     Ps.  38. 

1  My  soul !  the  awful  hour  will  come, 

Apace  it  hastens  on, 
To  bear  this  body  to  the  tomb. 
And  thee  to  scenes  unknown. 

2  My  heart,  long  laboring  with  its  cares, 

Shall  pant  and  sink  away  ; 
And  you,  mine  eye-lids,  soon  shall  close 
On  the  last  glimmering  ray. 

3  Whence,  in  that  hour,  shall  I  derive 

A  cordial  for  my  pain. 
When,  if  earth's  monarchs  were  my  friends. 
Those  friends  w^ould  weep  in  vain  ? 

4  Great  King  of  nature  and  of  grace  ! 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  opens  all  its  deep  distress 
Before  thy  pitying  eyes. 

5  All  its  desires  to  thee  are  known. 

And  every  secret  fear  ; 
The  meaning  of  each  broken  groan 
Is  noticed  by  thine  ear. 

6  O  fix  me,  by  that  mighty  power 

Which  to  such  love  belongs. 
Where  darkness  veils  the  eyes  no  more, 
And  sighs  are  changed  to  songs. 

403 


467,  468.  LIFE,   DEATH, 


467.  L.  M.  Watts. 

ChrisVs  Presence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ! 
What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 

And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life. 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0  !  if  my  Lord  would  come  aad  meet, 
My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

4:08«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Happy  Death. 

1  Lord,  must  we  die  ?  O  let  us  die 

Trusting  in  thee  alone  ! 
Our  living  testimony  given, 
Then  leave  our  dying  one  ! 

2  If  we  must  die,  O  let  us  die 

In  peace  with  all  mankind. 
And  change  these  fleeting  joys  below 

For  pleasures  all  refined. 
404 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  469, 

3  If  we  must  die, — as  die  we  must, — 

Let  some  kind  seraph  come, 
And  bear  us  on  his  friendly  wing 
To  our  celestial  home  ! 

4  Of  Canaan's  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

May  we  but  have  a  view  ! 
Though  Jordan  should  o'erflow  its  banks, 
We'll  boldly  venture  through. 


4LG0*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Deliverance  from  the  Fear  of  Death. 

1  0  God  of  love  !  with  cheering  ray. 
Gild  our  expiring  hour  of  day  ; 

Thy  love,  through  each  revolving  year. 
Has  wiped  away  affliction's  tear. 

2  Free  us  from  death's  terrific  gloom. 

And  all  the  fear  which  shrouds  the  tomb ; 
Heighten  our  joys,  support  our  head, 
Before  we  sink  among  the  dead. 

3  May  death  conclude  our  toils  and  tears ! 
May  death  destroy  our  sins  and  fears  ! 
May  death,  through  Jesus,  be  our  friend ! 
May  death  be  life,  when  life  shall  end! 

4  Crown  our  last  moment  with  thy  power — 
The  latest  in  our  latest  hour  ; 

Till  to  the  raptured  heights  we  soar. 
Where  fears  and  death  are  known  no  more 


405 


470.  471.  LIFE,   DEATH, 


470.  7s  &  4s  M.        Mrs.  Gilbert. 

Support  in  Death  implored. 

1  When  the  vale  of  death  appears, 
Faint  and  cold  this  mortal  clay, 
0  my  Father,  soothe  my  fears. 
Light  me  through  the  darksome  way ; 

Break  the  shadows, 
Usher  in  eternal  day. 

2  Starting  from  this  dying  state, 
Upward  bid  my  soul  aspire ; 
Open  thou  the  crystal  gate, 
To  thy  praise  attune  my  lyre  ; 

Dwell  forever, 
Dwell  on  each  immortal  wire. 

3  Fvom  the  sparkling  turrets  there 
Oft  I'll  trace  my  pilgrim  way, 
Often  bless  thy  guardian  care, 
Fire  by  night  and  cloud  by  day ; 

While  my  triumphs 
At  my  Leader's  feet  I  lay. 

471.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Barbauld. 

Death  of  the  Righteous. 

Sweet  is  the  scene  when  virtue  dies  ! 
When  sinks  a  righteous  soul  to  rest ; 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes, 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away, 
So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er, 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day, 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 
406 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  472. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 
Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell  ;   • 
How  bright  th'   unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell) 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay. 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 

*  How  blessed  the  risfhteous  when  he  dies  !' 


473.  C.  M.  Watts. 

'  Why  mourn  the  Death  of  Friends  7 ' 

1  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too. 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
•  To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay. 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blessed, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

407 


473.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascended  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way  : 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  souls  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise  : 
*  Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground ; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies.' 


473 •  P.    M.  *M0NTG0MEHY. 

FHends  die,  but  to  live  again. 

1  Friend  after  friend  departs; 
Who  hath  not  lost  a  frend  ? 

There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts, 

That  finds  not  here  an  end. 
Were  this  frail  world  our  only  rest, 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 

2  Beyond  the  flight  of  time, 
Beyond  this  vale  of  death. 

There  surely  is  some  blessed  clime, 

Where  life  is  not  a  breath. 
Nor  life's  affections  but  a  fire 
Whose  sparks  fly  upward  to  expire. 

3  There  is  a  w^orld  above. 
Where  parting  is  unknown, — 

A  whole  eternity  of  love 

And  blessedness  alone  ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here, 
Translated  to  that  happier  sphere. 

4  Thus,  star  by  star  declines 
Till  all  are  passed  away. 

As  morning  high  and  higher  shines 
408 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  474. 

To  pure  and  perfect  day. 
Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night — 
They  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 


474.  C.    M.  DODDRIDCE. 

Submission,  on  the  Death  of  Friends, 

1  Peace  ! — 'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand 

That  blasts  our  joys  in  death, 
Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear, 
And  gathers  back  the  breath. 

2  'Tis  he, — the  potentate  supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above, — 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 

3  Our  covenant  God  and  Father  he, 

In  Christ  our  bleeding  Lord, 
Wh^e  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart 
With  one  reviving  w^ord. 

4  Fair  garlands  of  immortal  bliss 

He  weaves  for  every  brow  : 
And  shall  rebellious  passions  rise, 
When  he  corrects  us  now? 

5  Silent  w^e  own  Jehovah's  name, 

We  kiss  the  scourging  hand; 
And  yield  our  comforts  and  our  life 
To  thy  supreme  command. 
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409 


475.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

4L75*  C.    M.  *D0DDRIDGE. 

Comfort,  on  the  Loss  of  Children. 

1  Ye  mourning  ones,  whose  streaming  tears 

Flow  o'er  your  children  dead, — 
Say  not,  in  transports  of  despair, 
That  all  your  hopes  are  fled. 

2  While,  cleaving  to  that  darling  dust. 

In  fond  distress  ye  lie, 
Rise,  and  with  joy  and  reverence  view 
A  heavenly  parent  nigh. 

3  Though,  your  young  branches  torn  away, 

Like  withered  trunks  ye  stand. 
With  fairer  verdure  shall  ye  bloom, 
Touched  by  th'  Almighty's  hand. 

4  '  I'll  give  the  mourner,'  saith  the  Lord, 

*  In  my  own  house  a  place  ; 
No  nan;ies  of  daughters  and  of  sons 
Could  yield  so  high  a  grace. 

5  *  Transient  and  vain  is  every  hope 

A  rising  race  can  give  ; 
In  endless  honor  and  delight 
My  children  all  shall  live.' 

6  We  welcome,  Lord,  those  rising  tears 

Through  which  thy  face  we  see, 
And  bless  those  wounds,  which  through  our  hearts 
Prepare  a  way  for  thee. 


410 


RESURRECTION,    AND   ETERNITY.        476,  477. 

476.  L.  M.  *Wallin. 

ChrisVs  Resurrection^  a  Pledge  of  ours, 

1  When  I  the  holy  grave  survey 
Where  once  my  Savior  deigned  to  lie, 
I  see  fulfilled  what  prophets  say, 
And  all  the  power  of  death  defy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim 
How  weak  the  bands  of  conquered  death  ; 
Sweet  pledge,  that  all  who  trust  his  name. 
Shall  rise,  and  share  the  conqueror's  wreath ! 

3  Jesus,  once  numbered  with  the  dead. 
Unseals  his  eyes,  to  sleep  no  more  ; 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  bore. 

4  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold  ! 
See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears  ! 
Thou  too  shalt  bear  a  harp  of  gold, ' 
To  crown  thy  joy,  when  he  appears. 

5  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  flesh  forever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

477.  C.  M.  *Watt8. 

TJie  Same. 

1  Blessed  be  the  everlasting  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored. 

411 


478.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  Son, 

And  called  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  mortal  frame  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Savior  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Eeserved  against  that  day ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiled. 
And  cannot  waste  away. 

6  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept 
Till  the  salvation  come  ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here. 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 


478.  C.  M.  Watts. 

A  Prospect  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  How  long  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  just, 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 

2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scattered  shades. 

The  dawn  of  heaven  appears ; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  hear  the  voice,  *  Ye  dead,  arise !' 

And,  lo  !  the  graves  obey  ; 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes, 

Salute  th'  expected  day. 
412 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  479. 

4  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway  air, 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  low  adore  him  there. 

5  0  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  clothed  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 

6  How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise, 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through  the  skies, 
On  love's  triumphant  wing  ! 


479.  L.  M.  DwiGHT. 

The  Resurrection.     Ps.  88. 

1  Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 
Forever  moulder  in  the  grave? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work. 
Thy  promise,  and  thy  power  to  save  ? 

2  In  those  dark,  silent  realms  of  night 
Shall  peace  and  hope  no  more  arise  ? 
No  future  morning  light  the  tomb, 
Nor  day-star  gild  the  darksome  skies  ? 

3  Cease — cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears: 
When  Christ  our  Lord  from  darkness  sprang, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rang. 

4  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 
Unfold  to  make  his  children  way ; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

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480.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

5  The  trump  shall  sound — the  dead  shall  wake ; 
From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  spring ; 
Through  heaven,  with  joy,  their  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Savior  and  their  King. 


4:80«  C.  M.  81.  Anonymous. 

Spring')  an  Emblem  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  All  nature  dies,  and  lives  again  : 

The  flowers  that  paint  the  field, 
The  trees  that  crown  the  mountain's  brow, 

And  boughs  and  blossoms  yield, — 
Resign  the  honors  of  their  form 

At  winter's  stormy  blast, 
And  leave  the  naked,  leafless  plain 

A  desolated  waste. 

2  Yet,  soon  reviving,  plants  and  flowers 

Anew  shall  deck  the  plain ; 
The  woods  shall  hear  the  voice  of  spring. 

And  flourish  green  again. 
So,  to  the  dreary  grave  consigned, 

Man  sleeps  in  death's  dark  gloom. 
Until  th'   eternal  morning  wake 

The  slumbers  of  the  tomb. 

3  O  may  the  grave  become  to  me 

The  bed  of  peaceful  rest, 
Whence  I  shall  gladly  rise  at  length. 

And  mingle  with  the  blessed ! 
Cheered  by  this  hope,  with  patient  mind 

I'll  wait  Heaven's  high  decree, 
Till  the  appointed  period  come 

When  death  shall  set  me  free. 


414 


RESUERECTION,    AND   ETERNITY.        4S1,  482. 


481.  L.  M.  61.  w.Rat. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Look  through  creation,  and  behold 
The  ^vonders  of  Almighty  power; 
Eternal  wisdom's  works  unfold 

In  every  leaf,  in  every  flower  : 

*  There  is  a  God,  all-good,  all-wise,' 

The  very  meanest  insect  cries. 

2  Seasons,  revolving  in  their  spheres, 
A  thousand  rural  beauties  bring ; 
But  loveliest  of  the  group  appears 

The  green-dressed  beauty,  charming  Spring; 
The  music  of  whose  m.orning  voice 
Bids  all  the  sons  of  earth  rejoice. 

3  Winter  is  death,  w^hen  nature  mourns 
To  see  her  offspring  lifeless  lie  ; 
Summer  and  Autumn  w^eep,  by  turns. 
To  see  their  children  droop  and  die ; 
But  Spring  revives  their  hopes  again, 
And  breathes  new  life  through  every  vein. 

4  How  emblematic  of  that  day. 
The  glorious  resurrection  morn, 

When,  decked  in  brighter  robes  than  May, 
In  robes  that  angel  hosts  adorn. 
The  soul,  redeemed,  shall  burst  its  tomb, 
And  in  immortal  glory  bloom ! 


415 


482,  483.  LIFE,    DEATH, 


489.        Irregular  M.         Anonymous. 
*  I  would  not  live  alway.^ 

1  I  WOULD  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay- 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin  ; 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears. 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway ;  no— welcome  the  tomb  ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom ; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode  ! 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns ; 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Savior  and  brethren  transported  to  greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  life 'of  the  soul. 

483.  L.  M.  81.  BowRiNG. 

The  Hope  oj"  another  Life. 

1  If  all  our  hopes  and  all  our  fears 
Were  prisoned  in  life's  narrow  bound  ; 
If, — travellers  through  this  vale  of  tears, — 
We  saw  no  better  world  beyond ; 
416 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  484. 

O,  who  could  check  the  rising  sigh, 
What  earthly  thing  could  pleasure  give? 
O,  who  could  venture  then  to  die  ? 
Or,  who  could  venture  then  to  live  ? 

2  Were  life  a  dark  and  desert  moor, 
Where  mist  and  clouds  eternal  spread- 
Their  gloomy  veil  behind,  before. 

And  tempests  thunder  overhead  ; 
Where  not  a  sunbeam  breaks  the  gloom, 
And  not  a  floweret  smiles  beneath, — 
Who  could  exist  in  such  a  tomb  ? 
Who,  dwell  in  darkness  and  in  death  ? 

3  And  such  were  life,  without  the  ray 
Of  our  divine  religion  given  ; 

'Tis  this  that  makes  our  darkness  day, — 
'Tis  this  that  makes  our  earth  a  heaven. 
Bright  is  the  golden  sun  above. 
And  beautiful  the  flowers  that  bloom, 
And  all  is  joy,  and  all  is  love. 
Reflected  from  the  world  to  come. 


'iO^:*  »^.    M.  *StENNETT, 

Surpassing-  Glories  of  Eternity. 

1  How  various  and  how  new 
Are  thy  compassions.  Lord  ! 

Each  morning  shall  thy  mercies  show,- 
Each  night  thy  truth  record. 

2  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun. 
Dawned  on  our  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 
To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

417 


485.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

3  But  we  expect  a  day- 
Still  brighter  far  than  this, 

When  death  shall  bear  our  souls  away 
To  realms  of  light  and  bliss. 

4  There  rapturous  scenes  of  joy 
Shall  burst  upon  our  sight ; 

J^d  every  pain,  and  tear,  and  sigh, 
Be  drowned  in  endless  light. 

5  Nor  shall  that  radiant  day, 
So  joyfully  begun, 

In  evening  shadows  die  away 
Beneath  the  setting  sun. 

6  How  various  and  how  new 
Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

Eternity  thy  love  shall  show, 
And  all  thy  truth  record. 


4:85»  L.  M.  Anonymous, 

The  World  to  come. 

1  There  is  a  world  we  have  not  seen, 
That  wasting  time  can  ne'er  destroy, 
Where  mortal  footstep  hath  not  been. 
Nor  ear  hath  caught  its  sounds  of  joy. 

2  That  world  to  come  !  and  0  how  blest  !— 
Fairer  than  prophets  ever  told  ; 

And  never  did  an  angel-guest 
One  half  its  blessedness  unfold. 

3  It  is  all  holy  and  serene, — 
The  land  of  glory  and  repose  ; 

And  there,  to  dim  the  radiant  scene, 
No  tear  of  sorrow  ever  flows. 
418 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  486. 

4  It  is  not  fanned  by  summer  gale  ; 
'Tis  not  refreshed  by  vernal  showers  ; 
It  never  needs  the  moon-beam  pale, 
For  there  are  known  no  evening  hours. 

5  No, — for  this  world  is  ever  bright 
With  a  pure  radiance  all  its  own  ; 
The  streams  of  uncreated  light 

Flow  round  it  from  th'  eternal  Throne. 

6  There  forms,  unseen  by  mortal  eye, 
Too  glorious  for  our  sight  to  bear. 
Are  walking  with  their  God  on  high, 
And  waiting  our  arrival  there. 


486.  S.  M.  *Mrs.  Steele. 

Heaven. 

1  Far  from  these  scenes  of  night 
Unbounded  glories  rise, 

And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknowm  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  There  sickness  never  comes ; 
There  grief  no  more  complains  ; 

Health  triumphs  in  immortal  bloom, 
And  purest  pleasure  reigns. 

3  No  strife  nor  envy  there 
The  sons  of  peace  molest ; 

But  harmony  and  love  sincere 
Fill  every  happy  breast. 

4  No  cloud  those  regions  know, 
Forever  bright  and  fair  ; 

For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

419 


487.  LIFE,    DEATH, 

5  There  night  is  never  known, 
Nor  sun's  faint  sickly  ray ; 

But  glory  from  th'  eternal  throne 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 

6  0  may  this  prospect  fire 
Our  hearts  with  ardent  love  ! 

And  lively  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  every  thought  above. 


487.  C.  M.  Watw; 

A  Prospect  of  the  heavenly  Canaan, 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 
So,  to  the  Jews,  old  Canaan  stood. 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea. 
And  linger  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, — 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 

With  unbeclouded  eyes  • 
420 


RESURRECTION,    AND   ETERNITY.  489. 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

488.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

The  glorious  World  on  High,, 

1  There  is  a  glorious  world  on  high, 
Eesplendent  with  eternal  day  ; 
Faith  views  the  blissful  prospect  nigh. 
And  God's  own  word  reveals  the  way. 

2  There  shall  the  servants  of  the  Lord 
With  never-fading  lustre  shine  ; 
Surprising  honor  !  large  reward. 
Conferred  on  man  by  love  divine  ! 

3  The  shining  firmament  shall  fade. 
And  sparkling  stars  resign  their  light ; 
But  these  shall  know  no  change  nor  shade, 
Forever  fair,  forever  bright. 

4  No  fancied  joy  beyond  the  sky, 
No  fair  delusion  is  revealed  ; 

'Tis  God  that  speaks,  who  cannot  lie, 
And  all  his  word  must  be  fulfilled. 

5  And  shall  not  these  cold  hearts  of  ours 
Be  kindled  at  the  glorious  view? 
Come,  Lord,  awake  our  active  powers, 
Our  feeble,  dying  strength  renew. 

6  On  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire 
O  may  our  spirits  daily  rise  ; 

And  reach  at  last  the  shining  choir, 
In  the  bright  mansions  of  the  skies. 

36  421 


486.  LIFE,    DEATH, 


4:89«  C.    M.  *D0DDRIDGB. 

Farewell  to  Life^  in  Vieio  of  Heaven, 

1  Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven  !  farewell, 

With  all  your  feeble  light : 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night ! 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day. 

In  brighter  flames  arrayed  ! 
My  soul,  which  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thine  aid.  • 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display  ; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes  ; 
Nor  tbe  meridian  sun  decline. 
Amid  those  brighter  skies. 

6  There  all  the  millions  of  our  race 

Shall  in  one  song  unite  ; 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view 
With  ijifinite  delight. 


422 


RESURRECTION,    AND    ETERNITY.  490. 

490 .  8s  M.  Anonymous. 

Prospect  of  the  heavenly  JeriLsalem. 

1  A\VAY  with  our  sorrow  and  fear, 
We  soon  shall  recover  our  home  ; 
The  city  of  saints  shall  appear, 
The  day  of  eternity  come. 

From  earth  we  shall  quickly  remove, 
And  mount  to  our  native  abode. 
The  house  of  our  Father  above. 
The  palace  of  angels  and  God. 

2  By  faith  we  already  behold 
That  lovely  Jerusalem  here ; 
Her  walls  are  of  jasper  and  gold. 
As  crystal  her  buildings  are  clear  : 
Immoveably  founded  in  grace, 
She  stands,  as  she  ever  hath  stood. 
And  brightly  her  Builder  displays. 
And  flames  with  the  glory  of  God. 

3  No  need  of  the  sun  in  that  day. 
Which  never  is  followed  by  night, 
Where  Christ  doth  his  brightness  display, 
A  pure  and  a  permanent  light ; 

The  Lamb  is  their  light  and  their  sun ; 
And,  lo  !  by  reflection  they  shine, 
With  Jesus  ineflably  one. 
And  bright  in  effulgence  divine  ! 


423 


491.  LIFE,   DEATH, 

491.  C.  M.  Stennbtt. 

Prospect  of  the  Promised  Land. 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  0  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  generous  fruits,  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  ; 
There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks,  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God,  the  sun,  forever  reigns. 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  Avinds  or  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 


424 


RESURRECTION,    AND   ETERNITY.  492. 


49S.  7s  &  6s  M.  Anonymous. 

Rising-  towards  Heaven. 

1  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace ; 

Rise  from  transitory  things. 
Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above.      * 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 
Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun, — 
Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God 
Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face. 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 
Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 

Soon  our  Savior  will  return. 
Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 
Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  our  sorrows  left  below. 
And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 
36=^ 


425 


493.     LIFE,  DEATH,  RESURRECTION,  AND  ETERNITY. 

493.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Triumph  in  the  Assurance  of  Heaven, 

1  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  satan's  rage. 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all ; 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  w^eary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 

And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


426 


OCCASIONAL. 


494.  L.    M.  *D0DDRIDai5. 

Tke  Bounties  of  Providence  acknowledged. 

1  Father  of  lighlis !  we  sing-  thy  name, 
Who  kindlest  up  the  lamp  of  day; 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  flame, 
His  beams  thy  power  and  love  display. 

2  Fountain  of  good  !  from  thee  proceeds, 
In  copious  drops,  the  genial  rain, 

Which  o'er  the  hills,  and  through  the  meads, 
Revives  the  grass,  and  swells  the  grain. 

3  Through  the  wide  world  thy  bounties  spread ; 
Yet  thousands  of  our  guilty  race, 

Though  by  thy  daily  bounty  fed, 
Affront  thy  law,  reject  thy  grace. 

4  Not  so  may  our  forgetful  hearts 
O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care ; 
But  what  thy  liberal  hand  imparts, 
Still  own  in  praise,  still  ask  in  prayer. 

5  So  shall  our  suns  more  grateful  shine, 
And  showers  in  richer  drops  shall  fall, 
When  all  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine, 
And  thou,  O  God !  enjoyed  in  all. 

427 


495.  OCCASIONAL. 

495.  7s  M.  Mrs.  Barbauld. 

Praise  in  Fruitful  and  in  Barren  Seasons, 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days ; 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy. 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ: 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field. 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
For  the  vine's  exalted  juice. 
For  the  generous  olive's  use. 

,3  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain, 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse ; 

4  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land ; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erfiowing  stores ; — 

5  These  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow ; 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

6  Yet  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear 
From  its  stem  the  ripening  ear ; 
Should  the  fig-tree's  blasted  shoot 
Drop  her  green  untimely  fruit ; 

7  Should  thine  altered  hand  restrain 
Th'  early  and  the  latter  rain. 
Blast  each  opening  bud  of  joy, 
And  the  rising  year  destroy ; 

428 


OCCASIONAL.  498. 

8  Still  to  thee  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise  ; 
And,  when  every  blessing's  flown. 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 

496.  L.    M.   81.  Me8.    SlGOURNEY. 

Harvest. 

1  God  of  the  year  I  with  songs  of  praise 
And  hearts  of  love,  we  come  to  bless 
Thy  bounteous  hand,  for  thou  hast  shed 
Thy  manna  o'er  our  wilderness. 

In  early  spring-time  thou  didst  fling 
O'er  earth  its  robe  of  blossoming; 
And  its  sweet  treasures,  day  by. day, 
Rose  quickening  in  thy  blessed  ray. 

2  And  now  they  whiten  hill  and  vale, 
And  hang  on  every  vine  and  tree, 
Whose  pensile  branches,  bending  low, 
Seem  bowed  in  thankfulness  to  thee. 
The  earth,  with  all  its  purple  isles. 

Is  answering  to  thy  genial  smiles  ; 
And  gales  of  perfume  breathe  along, 
And  lift  to  thee  their  voiceless  song. 

3  God  of  the  seasons  !  thou  hast  blest 

The  land  with  sunlight  and  with  showers. 
And  plenty  o'er  its  bosom  smiles 
To  crown  the  sweet  autumnal  hours; 
Praise — praise  to  thee  !  Our  hearts  expand 
To  view  these  blessings  of  thy  hand, 
And  on  the  incense-breath  of  love 
Ascend  to  their  bright  home  above. 


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497. 


OCCASIONAL. 


4«f7*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Autumnal  Hymn. 

1  Great  God  !  at  whose  all-powerful  call 
At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame, — 
By  thee  the  seasons  change,  and  all 
The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year 
From  winter  storms  recovered  rise ; 
When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear, 
Fresh  opening  to  our  wondering  eyes. 

3  O  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 

The  earth  in  vernal  beauty  drest ! 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flower,  and  tree, 
Thy  blooming  glories  shine  confest  ! 

4  Aloft,  full  beaming,  reigns  the  sun, 
And  light  and  genial  heat  conveys ; 
And,  while  he  leads  the  seasons  on, 
From  thee  derives  his  quickening  rays. 

5  Around  us,  in  the  teeming  field, 
Stands  the  rich  grain,  or  purpled  vine : 
At  thy  command  they  rise,  to  yield 

The  strengthening  bread,  or  cheering  wine. 

6  Indulgent  God  !  from  every  part 
Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow; 
We  see — we  taste — let  every  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  duty  glow. 


430 


OCCASIONAL.  498. 


498.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Seasons  of  the  Year.    Ps.  147. 

1  With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

Address  the  Lord  on  high ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

5  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

6  The  changing  w4nd,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word  : 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud. 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


431 


OCCASIONAL. 


499.  L.    M.  DODDEIDGB. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  every  joy  ! 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 

To  hail  thee  Sovereign  of  the  year, 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole ; 
By  thee  the  sun  is  taught  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfum.es  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  suns  with  vigor  shine. 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  And  0  may  our  harmonious  tongues 
In  worlds  above  pursue  the  songs, 
And  in  those  brighter  courts  adore, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 


432 


OCCASIONAL.  SOO. 


500.  L.  M.  Mes.  Steele. 

God''s  Goodness  crowns  the  Year, 

1  The  rising  morn,  the  closing  day 
Repeat  thy  praise  with  grateful  voice  ; 
Both  in  their  turns  thy  power  display. 
And  laden  with  thy  gifts  rejoice. 

2  Earth's  wide-extended,  varying  scenes, 
All  smiling  round,  thy  bounty  show  ; 
From  seas  or  clouds,  full  magazines, 
Thy  rich  diffusive  blessings  flow. 

3  Now  earth  receives  the  precious  seed 
Which  thy  indulgent  hand  prepares; 
And  nourishes  the  future  bread. 
And  answers  all  the  sower's  cares. 

4  Thy  sweet  refreshing  showers  attend, 
And  through  the  ridges  gently  flow. 
Soft  on  the  springing  corn  descend. 
And  thy  kind  blessing  makes  it  grow. 

5  Thy  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year ; 
Thy  paths  drop  fatness  all  around ; 
E'en  barren  wilds  thy  praise  declare. 
And  echoing  hills  return  the  sound. 

6  Here,  spreading  flocks  adorn  the  plain  ; 
There,  plenty  every  charm  displays ; 
Thy  bounty  clothes  each  lovely  scene, 
And  joyful  nature  shouts  thy  praise. 


37  433 


501.  502.  OCCASIONAL. 

501.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same,     Ps.  65. 

1  'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 
God  of  eternal  power ! 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command ; 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

5  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth  and  air  are  thine  ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill. 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear  ; 
Thy  w^ays  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

502.  CM.  DODDRIDQ.. 

Close  of  the  Year. 

1  Eemark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bounds 
Of  the  revolving  year  ; 
How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  rounds ' 

How  short  the  months  appear ! 
434 


OCCASIONAL.  503. 

2  Yet  like  an  idle  tale  we  pass 

The  swift-advancing  year ; 
And  study  artful  ways  t'  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

3  Waken,  0  God,  my  careless  heart, 

Its  great  concern  to  see  ; 
That  I  may  act  the  christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

4  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll. 

If  future  years  arise ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joys  beyond  the  skies. 


503.  S.  M.  Beddomb. 

Tke  Same. 

1  My  few  revolving  years, 
How  swift  they  glide  away  * 

How  short  the  term  of  life  appears, 
When  past — but  as  a  day ! 

2  A  dark  and  cloudy  day, 
Clouded  by  grief  and  sin  ; 

A  host  of  enemies  without, 
Distressing  fears  within. 

3  Lord,  through  another  year 
If  thou  permit  my  stay, 

With  diligence  may  I  pursue 
The  true  and  living  way. 


435 


504»  505.  OCCASIONAL. 

504:.  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  Time  by  moments  steals  away, 
First  the  hour  and  then  the  day ; 
Small  the  daily  loss  appears, 
Yet  it  soon  amounts  to  years. 

2  Thus  another  year  is  flown ; 
Now  it  is  no  more  our  own, 

If  it  brought  or  promised  good. 
Than  the  years  before  the  flood. 

3  But  may  none  of  us  forget 
It  has  left  us  much  in  debt; 
Who  can  tell  the  vast  amount 
Placed  to  every  one's  account ! 

4  Favors,  from  the  Lord  received. 
Sins,  that  have  his  spirit  grieved, 
Marked  by  an  unerring  hand. 

In  his  book  recorded  stand. 

5  If  we  see  another  year. 

May  thy  blessing  meet  us  here ; 

Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Warm  our  hearts  and  bless  our  eyes. 

505.  L.  iM«  Doddridge. 

New  Yearns  Day. 

1  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
By  which,  supported  still,  we  stand : 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 
436 


OCCASIONAL.  506. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust. 

In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 


S06.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

God^s  Favor  to  our  Nation  acknowledged, 

1  Great  God  of  nations!  now  to  thee 
Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise  ; 
With  humble  heart,  and  bending  knee, 
We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

1 2  Thy  name  we  bless,  almighty  God, 
For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land  the  pilgrims  trod, 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  Freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 
And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray  ; 
Here  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide 
In  safety  through  their  dangerous  way. 
37=^  437 


507.  OCCASIONAL. 

4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel's  light 
Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds ; 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  Great  God  !  preserve  us  in  thy  fear ; 
In  dangers  still  our  guardian  be ; 

O  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here ; 
Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 


507,  L.  M.  RoscoE. 

God,  tke  Sovereign  oj"  Nations. 

1  Great  God  !  beneath  whose  piercing  eye 
The  earth's  extended  kingdoms  lie ; 
Whose  favoring  smile  upholds  them  all, 
Whose  anger  smites  them,  and  they  fall ; — 

2  We  bow  before  thy  heavenly  throne ; 
Thy  power  we  see — thy  greatness  own ; 
Yet,  cherished  by  thy  milder  voice, 
Our  bosoms  tremble  and  rejoice. 

3  Thy  kindness  to  our  fathers  shown 
Their  children's  children  long  shall  own ; 
To  thee,  with  grateful  hearts,  shall  raise 
The  tribute  of  exulting  praise. 

4  Led  on  by  thine  unerring  aid. 
Secure  the  paths  of  life  we  tread ; 
And,  freely  as  the  vital  air. 

Thy  first  and  noblest  bounties  share. 

5  Great  God,  our  guardian,  guide,  and  friend! 
O  still  thy  sheltering  arm  extend ; 
Preserved  by  thee  for  ages  past, 

For  ages  let  thy  kindness  last ! 
438 


OCCASIONAL.  508, 509. 

OOo»  ij.  M.  Anonymous. 

^  For  a  National  Celebration. 

1  0  THOU,  whose  arm  of  power  surrounds 
The  vast  creation's  utmost  bounds  ! 
This  day  a  nation  bends  the  knee 

In  grateful  reverence,  Lord,  to  thee ; — 

2  For  thou  hast  given  it  joy  and  rest ; 
By  thee  its  earliest  years  were  blest ; 
And  in  its  most  disastrous'  hour 

It  leaned  on  thy  almighty  power. 

3  The  martial  chiefs — the  patriot  few 

Whose  hands  were  strong,  whose  hearts  were  true, 
The  noble  birthright  to  be  free — 
Great  God  !  we  owe  them  all  to  thee. 

4  And  now  another  Israel  stands 
Redeemed  from  bondage  by  thy  hands, 
May  all  our  hearts  rejoice  to  know 
The  source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 

509.  L.  M.  *H.  Ballou. 

The  acceptable  Fast. 

1  This  is  the  fast  the  Lord  doth  choose: 
Each  heavy  burden  to  undo, 

The  bands  of  wickedness  to  loose, 
And  bid  the  captive  freely  go. 

2  Let  every  vile  and  sinful  yoke 
Of  servile  bondage  and  of  fear, 

By  mercy,  love  and  truth  be  broke ; 
And  from  each  eye  wipe  every  tear. 

439 


510.  OCCASIONAL. 

3  Yes,  to  the  hungry  deal  thy  bread ; 
Bring  to  thine  house  the  outcast  poor ; 
There  let  the  fainting  soul  be  fed, 
Nor  spurn  the  needy  from  thy  door. 

4  And  when  thou  seest  the  naked,  spare 
The  raiment  that  his  wants  demand ; 
Since  all  mankind  thy  kindred  are, 
To  all,  thy  charity  expand. 

5  Thus  did  the  Savior  of  our  race  : 
Himself,  the  Bread  of  Life,  he  gave ; 
He  clothed  us  with  his  righteousness, 
And  broke  the  fetters  from  the  slave. 

6  He  owned  us  brethren, — nor  did  hide 
Himself  from  us,  in  all  our  woe ; 

Be  his  example,  then,  our  guide, 
And  let  our  lives  his  goodness  show. 


510.  L.  M.  Dyer. 

Public  Humiliation. 

1  Great 'Framer  of  unnumbered  worlds, 
And  whom  unnumbered  worlds  adore  ! 
Whose  goodness  all  thy  creatures  share, 
While  nature  trembles  at  thy  power, — 

2  Thine  is  the  hand  that  moves  the  spheres, 
That  wakes  the  wind,  and  lifts  the  sea ; 
And  man,  who  moves  the  lord  of  earth, 
Acts  but  the  part  assigned  by  thee. 

3  While  suppliant  crowds  implore  thine  aid, 
To  thee  we  raise  the  humble  cry ; 
Thine  altar  is  the  contrite  heart, 

Thine  incense  a  repentant  sigh. 
440 


OCCASIONAL.  611. 

This  day  we  deeply  mourn  our  sins, 
Confess  thy  power,  and  bless  thy  rod ; 
O  let  us  know  thy  pardoning-  love, 
And  find  in  thee  a  guardian  God. 


511.  C.  M.  *Tate&  Brady. 

Continuance  of  National  Secwity  implored.     Ps.  44. 

1  0  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told, 

In  our  attentive  ears, 
Thy  wonders  in  their  days  performed, 
And  in  more  ancient  years. 

2  'Twas  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword, 

To  them  salvation  gave  ; 
'Twas  not  their  number,  nor  their  strength, 
That  did  their  country  save  : 

3  But  thy  right  hand,  thy  powerful  arm, 

Whose  succor  they  implored  ; 

Thy  providence  protected  them, 

Who  thy  great  name  adored. 

4  As  thee,  their  God,  our  fathers  owned, 

So  thou  art  still  our  King ; 
0,  therefore,  as  thou  didst  to  them, 
To  us  deliverance  bring. 

5  To  thee  the  glory  we'll  ascribe, 

From  whom  salvation  came; 
In  God,  our  shield,  we  will  rejoice. 
And  ever  bless  thy  name. 


441 


512,  513.  OCCASIONAL. 


51S.  8s  &  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Pardon  implored  for  National  Sins. 

1  Great  Jehovah !  God  of  nations  I 
From  thy  temple  in  the  skies 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications, 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 

2  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 
Long  and  loud  upon  thee  call, 

Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 

3  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression ; 
Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface ; 
Save  thy  people  from  oppression. 
Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

4  Lo !  with  deep  contrition  turning. 
Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend ; 

Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning, — 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

Slo*  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Judgments  for  National  Sins  deprecated. 

1  Almighty  Lord !  before  thy  throne 

Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 
'Tis  on  thy  pardoning  grace  alone 
Our  dying  hopes  depend. 

2  Dark  judgments,  from  thy  heavy  hand. 

Thy  dreadful  power  display; 
Yet  mercy  spares  our  guilty  land, 

And  still  we  live  to  pray. 
442 


OCCASIONAL. 

How  changed,  alas  !  are  truths  divine, 
For  error,  guilt  and  shame  ! 

What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name ! 

0  turn  us — turn  us,  mighty  Lord ! 

Convert  us  by  thy  grace ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 

And  see  again  thy  face. 

Then,  should  oppressing  foes  invade, 

We  will  not  sink  in  fear; 
Secure  of  all-sufficient  aid, 

When  thou,  0  God,  art  near. 


Ol4:»  S.    M.  DrUMMOND. 

'  Is  it  suck  a  Fast  that  I  have  chosen  7  * 

1  ^  Is  this  a  fast  for  me,' — 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  our  God, 

*  A  day  for  man  to  vex  his  soul. 
And  feel  affliction's  rod  ? 

2  *  Like  bulrush  low  to  bow 
His  sorrow-stricken  head. 

With  sackcloth  for  his  inner  vest, 
And  ashes  round  him  spread ; — 

3  *  Shall  day  like  this  have  power 
To  stay  th'  avenging  hand. 

Efface  transgression,  or  avert 
My  judgments  from  the  land? 

4  *  No — is  not  this  alone 
The  sacred  fast  I  choose, — 

Oppression's  yoke  to  burst  in  twain, 
The  bands  of  guilt  unloose ; — 

443 


514 


515.  OCCASIONAL. 

5  *  To  nakedness  and  want 
Your  food  and  raiment  deal, — 

To  dwell  your  kindred  race  among, 
And  all  their  sufferings  heal  ? 

6  '  Then  like  the  morning  ray- 
Shall  spring  your  health  and  light; 

Before  you,  righteousness  shall  shine, 
Behind,  my  glory  bright ! ' 


£>1«S«  L.    M.  *M0NTG0MERY. 

Laying  Corner -Stone ;  or  Dedication. 

1  This  stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay, — 
We  build  the  temple.  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Thine  eye  be  open,  night  and  day, 
To  guard  this  house  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 

Hear  thou  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  hearest,  0  forgive ! 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 
The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still,  by  the  power  of  his  great  name. 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  Hosanna  ! — to  their  heavenly  king 
When  children's  voices  raise  that  song, 
Hosanna  ! — let  their  angels  sing, 

And  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong. 

5  But  will  indeed  Jehovah  deign 
Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  the  world's  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  thy  holy  spirit  rest  ? 

444 


OCCASIONAL.  516- 

6  That  glory  never  hence  depart ! 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, — 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 


516,  H.  M.  B.  Francis. 

Dedication  of  a  House  of  Worship, 

1  In  sweet  exalted  strains 

The  King  of  Glory  praise  ; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days: 
He  with  a  nod  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne. 

His  throne  of  grace  divine  ; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 

And  wide  his  glories  shine : 
Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest. 

3  Then,  King  of  Glory,  come, 

And  with  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thy  own : 
Beneath  this  roof,  0  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below ! 

4  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend. 
All  fragrant,  to  the  skies  : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around  ! 

38  445 


517,  518.  OCCASIONAL. 

5  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  seraphim  above, 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board, 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord ! 

517*  7s  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Same. 

1  Lord  of  hosts  !  to  thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise ; 
Thou  thy  people's  heart    prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread ; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land ; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure. 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 


51 8»  L.    M.  PlEBPONT. 

The  Same. 

0  BOW  thine  ear,  Eternal  One ! 
On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calls; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 
Have  raised, — and  now  devote — these  walls. 
446 


OCCASIONAL  519. 

2  Here  let  thy  holy  days  be  kept ; 
And  be  this  place  to  worship  given, 

Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, — 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

3  Here  may  thine  honor  dwell ;  and  here, 
As  incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer, 
From  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere, 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 

4  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung ; 
Here  let  thy  truth  beam  forth  to  save, 
As  when,  of  old,  thy  spirit  hung 

On  wings  of  light  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  with  thy  name 
Are  vocal  now,  to  dust  shall  turn. 

On  others  may  devotion's  flame 
Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  burn. 


tSlO*  CM.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

Great  Sovereign  of  the  earth  and  sky, 

And  Lord  of  all  below  ! 
Before  thy  glorious  majesty 

Ten  thousand  seraphs  bow. 

Yet  thou  art  not  confined  above  ; 

Thy  presence  knows  no  bound ; 
Where'er  thy  praying  people  meet. 

There  thou  art  always  found. 

Behold  a  temple  raised  for  thee ; 

0  meet  thy  people  here ; 
Here,  O  thou  King  of  saints,  reside, 

And  in  thy  church  appear. 

447 


626.  OCCASIONAL. 

4  Within  these  walls,  let  holy  peace, 
And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

6  Here  may  salvation  be  proclaimed 
Through  the  Redeemer's  word  ; 
Let  sinners  know  the  joyful  sound, 
And  own  their  Savior,  Lord. 

6  Here  may  a  numerous  crowd  arise. 
To  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
Here  may  their  songs  salute  the  skies, 
To  ages  yet  unborn. 

S20.  L.  M.  *CowpEa. 

The  Same. 

1  Our  God  !  w^here'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind ; 

Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come. 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care ; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise. 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

4  Behold,  at  thy  commanding  word 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord ; 
Come  thou,  and  fill  this  wider  space, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase. 

44S 


OCCASIONAL.  621. 

5  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near  ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear: 
0  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own  ! 


521.  H.  M.  Dr.  Nichols. 

The  Same, 

1  0  THOU,  our  fathers'  God  I 

Their  children  seek  thy  face, 
To  own  thy  guardian  hand 
Where  they  invoke  thy  grace, 
And  where  we  now  awake  the  song 
Which  lips  unborn  shall  still  prolong. 

2  We  hail  thine  altars.  Lord, 

In  every  age  thy  care, — 
Those  Zion-courts,  more  blest 
Than  Israel's  dwellings  are ; 
Where  praise  with  praise  more  deeply  flows, 
And  heart  with  heart  more  warmly  glows. 

3  God  of  the  Bethel  stone  ! 

Be  this  a  Bethel  too ; 
Here  fill  our  souls  with  awe ; 

Here  Jacob's  dream  renew, 
Here  ope  the  gate, — and  here  arise 
Those  visioned  steps  that  reach  the  skies. 

4  God  of  the  burning  bush. 

Whose  unconsuming  flame 
Eevealed  to  Moses  once 

Thy  presence  and  thy  name, — 
Here,  blessed  Lord,  thy  presence  prove, 
And  fire  our  souls  with  saving  love. 

38^  449 


522.  OCCASIONAL 

5  0  thou,  whose  temple  stood 

The  wonder  of  mankind, 
Here  all  its  types  fufil, 

For  Jesus'  Church  designed : 
Here,  oracle  and  mercy-seat  --^, 

And  sacrifice  in  Jesus  meet. 

6  Here  fit  our  souls  to  rise 

Where  all  thy  love  inspires, 
Where  angels  cast  their  crowns 

And  strike  their  golden  lyres. 
Thus  bless,  0  thou,  most  good,  most  great ! 
The  house  of  prayer  we  dedicate. 


S22.  L.   M.  PlERPONT 

Ordination, 

1  O  THOU,  who  art  above  all  height, — 
Our  God,  our  Father,  and  our  Friend  ! 
Beneath  thy  throne  of  love  and  light 
Let  thine  adoring  children  bend. 

2  We  kneel  in  praise,  that  here  is  set 
A  vine  that  by  thy  culture  grew ; 

We  kneel  in  prayer  that  thou  wouldst  wet 
Its  opening  leaves  with  heavenly  dew. 

3  Since  thy  young  servant  now  hath  given 
Himself,  his  powers,  his  hopes,  his  youth 
To  the  great  cause  of  truth  and  heaven 
Be  thou  his  guide,  0  God  of  truth ! 

4  Here  may  his  doctrines  drop  like  rain, 
His  speech  like  Hermon's  dew  distil, 
Till  green  fields  smile,  and  golden  grain, 
Ripe  for  the  harvest,  waits  thy  will. 

450 


OCCASIONAL.  523,  524. 

And  when  he  sinks  in  death — by  care, 
Or  pain,  or  toil,  or  years  oppressed — 
0  God  !  remember  thou  our  prayer, 
And  take  his  spirit  to  thy  rest. 


oS3«  C.  M.  Anonymous, 

The  Apostles^  Commission. 

1  *  Go  preach  the  gospel,'  Jesus  cries,— 

*  To  you  this  power  is  given ; 
Declare  salvation's  glorious  prize 
To  all  beneath  the  heaven.' 

2  Commissioned  thus,  through  every  age, 

His  heralds,  in  his  name. 
In  this  delightful  work  engage, 
And  peace  and  hope  proclaim. 

3  To  him  whom  we  to  thee  ordain, 

Thy  gifts,  0  God,  impart ; 
May  he  those  sacred  truths  maintain 
Which  heal  the  wounded  heart. 

4  May  all  by  his  instruction  blest 

The  path  to  heaven  pursue ; 

And  converts  to  thy  temple  press, 

Numerous  as  drops  of  dew. 


524.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

Thus  spake  the  Savior,  when  he  sent 
His  ministers  to  preach  his  word ; 
They  through  the  world  obedient  went, 
And  spread  the  gospel  of  their  Lord  : 

451 


aO.  OCCASIONAL. 

2  '  Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name, 
Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
The  gospel  jubilee  proclaim, 

And  call  them  to  repent  and  live. 

3  *  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
Bind  up  the  broken,  bleeding  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tear  from  weeping  eyes. 

4  *  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 
But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove  ; 

And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show 
That  you're  commissioned  from  above. 

5  *  Freely  from  me  ye  have  received, 
Freely  in.  love  to  others  give  ; 

Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And,  by  your  labors,  sinners  live. 

6  '  All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, — 
I  will  protect  you  and  defend ; 
Whilst  thus  you  follow  my  commands, 
Pm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end.' 

tSStS*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Ordination. 

1  With  heavenly  power,  O  Lord  !  defend 
Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend ; 
His  person  bless,  his  faith  secure. 

And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace ; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace ; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
A.nd  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

452 


OCCASIONAL. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send ; 
O  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end ! 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inform,  and  fill  his  heart ; 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  <^race. 


526.  S.  M.  Gibbons. 

Evangelists  encouraged. 

1  Ye  messengers  of  Christ, 
His  sovereign  voice  obey : 

Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  master  whom  you  serve 
Will  needful  strength  bestow ; 

Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose; 

The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go  spread  a  Savior's  fame  ; 
And  tell  his  matchless  grace 

To  the  most  guilty  and  depraved 
Of  Adam's  numerous  race. 

5  We  wish  you,  in  his  name, 
The  most  divine  success; 

Assured  that  he  Avho  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavors  bless. 

453 


627,  OCCASIONAL. 

537*  H.    M.  DODDBIDGE. 

At  the  Forming  of  a  Church, 

1  Great  Father  of  mankind, 
We  bless  that  wondrous  grace 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find 
Within  thy  courts  a  place ; 

How  kind  the  care 

Our  God  displays,  for  us  to  raise 

A  house  of  prayer  ! 

2  Though  once  estranged  afar, 
We  now  approach  the  throne ; 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near. 
And  makes  our  cause  his  own ; 

Strangers  no  more. 
To  thee  we  come,  and  find  our  home, 
And  rest  secure. 

3  To  thee  our  souls  we  join, 
And  love  thy  sacred  name  ; 
No  more  our  own,  but  thine, — 
We  triumph  in  thy  claim; 

Our  Father,  King ! 
Thy  covenant  grace  our  souls  embrace, 
Thy  titles  sing. 

4  Here  in  thy  house  we  feast 
On  dainties  all  divine; 

And,  while  such  sweets  we  taste. 
With  joy  our  faces  shine ; 
Incense  shall  rise 
From  flames  of  love,  and  God  approve 

The  sacrifice. 
454 


OCCASIONAL.  528. 

5  May  all  the  nations  throng 
To  worship  in  thy  house ; 
And  thou  attend  the  song, 
And  smile  upon  their  vows, 
Indulgent  still, 
Till  earth  conspire  to  join  the  choir 
On  Zion's  hill. 


tl/«o»  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Tke  Same. 

1  0  God  of  Zion  !  from  thy  throne 
Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down; 

Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  prayer  ;- 
Thy  church,  the  object  of  thy  care. 

2  We  need  defence  from  all  our  foes, 
We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes ; 
If  earth  and  hell  should  yet  assail, 
Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 

3  Near  to  each  other,  and  to  thee. 
Lord,  bring  us  all  in  unity ; 

0,  pour  thy  spirit  from  on  high, 
And  all  our  numerous  wants  supply. 

4  0,  show  that  in  our  low  estate 
No  blessing  for  us  is  too  great ; 

We  plead  thy  Son,  we  plead  thy  word, 
0  Founder,  Patron,  bounteous  Lord ! 


455 


529, 530.  OCCASIONAL. 

529*  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

On  Receimng  Members, 

1  Lord,  we  adore  thy  wondrous  grace, 
Who  crown'st  the  gospel  with  success ; 
Subjecting  sinners  to  thy  yoke, 

And  bringing  to  the  fold  thy  flock. 

2  May  those  who  have  thy  truth  confessed 
As  their  own  faith,  and  hope,  and  rest, 
From  day  to  day  still  more  increase 

In  faith,  in  love,  and  holiness. 

3  As  living  members  may  they  share 
The  joys  and  griefs  which  others  bear, 
And  active  in  their  stations  prove 

In  all  the  offices  of  love. 

4  From  all  temptations  now  defend, 
And  keep  them  steadfast  to  the  end, 
While  in  thy  house  they  still  improve, 
Until  they  join  the  church  above. 

530.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Institution  of  the  Supper. 

1  'TwAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes ; 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  ; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 
456 


OCCASIONAL. 

3  *  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin  ; 
Receive  and  eat  the  living  food ;' 

Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessed  the  wine  : 
*  *Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.' 

4  '  Do  this,'  he  cried,  '  till  time  shall  end, 
In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend; 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.' 

5  Jesus !  thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

5S\a  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

'  This  do  in  Remembrance  of  Me.' 

1  '  This  do  in  memory  of  your  Friend.' — 
Such  was  the  Savior's  last  request. 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endured, 
That  we  might  live  forever  blessed. 

2  Yes,  we'll  record  thy  matchless  love. 
Thou  dearest,  tenderest,  best  of  friends  ! 
Thy  dying  love  the  noblest  praise 

Of  long  eternity  transcends. 

3  'Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give. 
Thy  goodness  through  these  veils  to  see; 
Thy  table  food  celestial  yields, 

And  happy  they  who  sit  with  thee. 

4  But  0,  what  vast  transporting  joys 
Shall  fill  our  breast,  our  tongues  inspire. 
When,  joined  with  the  celestial  train. 
Our  grateful  souls  thy  love  admire  ! 

39  457 


531. 


532,  533. 


OCCASIONAL. 


5  When  these  vile  bodies,  all  refined, 
Perfect  and  glorious  as  thy  own, 
Unwearied  shall  our  minds  obey, 
And  join  in  worship  near  the  throne. 

0«0«  C.  M.  Anonymous, 

CkrisVs  Law  of  Love. 

1  Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Who  round  his  table  draw  ! 
Eemember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love  which  all  his  bosom  filled 

Did  all  his  actions  guide  ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  lived  and  taught; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  died. 

3  And  do  you  love  him  ?  do  you  feel 

Your  warm  affection  move  ? 
This  is  the  proof  which  he  demands, — 
That  you  each  other  love. 


o33*  L.  M.  Stennett. 

Commemoration  of  CkrisVs  Death. 

1  Thus  we  commemorate  the  day 

On  vi'-hich  our  dearest  Lord  was  slain  : 
Thus  we  our  pious  homage  pay. 
Till  he  appear  on  earth  again. 

2  Come,  great  Redeemer,  open  wide 
The  curtains  of  the  parting  sky  ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  in  triumph  ride, 
And  on  the  wind's  swift  pinions  fly. 

458 


OCCASIONAL.  534, 535 

3  Come,  King  of  kings,  with  thy  bright  train, 
Cherubs  and  seraphs,  heavenly  hosts ; 
Assume  thy  right,  enlarge  thy  reign 

As  far  as  earth  extends  her  coasts. 

4  Come,  Lord,  and  where  thy  cross  once  stood, 
There  plant  thy  banner,  fix  thy  throne ; 
Subdue  the  rebels  by  thy  word. 

And  claim  the  nations  for  thy  own. 


534.  8s  &  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Desiring  to  imitate  Christ. 

1  From  the  table  now  retiring. 
Which  for  us  the  Lord  hath  spread, 
May  our  souls,  refreshment  finding, 
Grow  in  all  things  like  our  Head. 

2  His  example  by  beholding, 
May  our  lives  his  image  bear  ; 
Him  our  Lord  and  Master  calling. 
His  commands  may  we  revere. 

3  Love  to  God  and  man  displaying, 
Walking  steadfast  in  his  way, — 
Joy  attend  us  in  believing ! 

Peace  from  God,  through  endless  day! 

535.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Memorial  of  our  absent  Lord. 

1  Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes 
To  thrust  our  Savior  from  our  thought. 

459 


536.  OCCASIONAL. 

2  He  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have, 
Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  ; 

And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  him. 

4  Whilst  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place. 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face. 


5S69  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Boom  at  the  Lord^s  Table. 

1  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here ; 
And  millions  more,  still  on  the  way. 
Around  the  board  appear. 

2  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large 

That  millions  more  may  come  ; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 
O'erfiU  the  spacious  room. 

3  All  things  are  ready  ;  come  away. 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame  ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast. 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 


460 


OCCASIONAL.  537, 539. 

037»  S.  M.  Anonymous, 

ChrisVs  Love  our  Example. 

1  Jesus,  the  Friend  of  man, 
Invites  us  to  his  board  ; 

The  welcome  summons  we  obey, 
And  own  our  gracious  Lord. 

2  Here  we  survey  that  love 
Which  spoke  in  every  breath, 

Prompted  each  action  of  his  life. 
And  triumphed  in  his  death. 

3  Here  let  our  powers  unite 
His  honored  name  to  raise  ; 

Let  grateful  joy  fill  every  mind. 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 

4  One  faith,  one  hope,  one  Lord, 
One  God  alone  we  know ; 

Brethren  we  are  ;  let  every  heart 
With  kind  affections  glow. 

5  Warmed  with  our  Master's  love. 
And  thy  unmeasured  grace, 

Lord  !  let  our  thankful  hearts  expand, 
And  all  mankind  embrace. 

Ooo«  O.   M.  DODDBIDOB, 

Invitations  to  the  Table. 

1  Our  heavenly  Father  calls, 

And  Christ  invites  us  near  ; 
With  both,  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 

And  our  communion  dear. 

39^  461 


539.  OCCASIONAL. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs  ; 
He  pardons  every  day  ; 

Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 
We  bless  thy  faithful  care ; 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 
And  our  Forerunner  there  ! 

4  Here  fix  my  roving  heart ! 
Here  wait  my  warmest  love ! 

Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 


o39«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

A  Communion  Hymn, 

1  0  God  !  accept  the  sacred  hour 

Which  we  to  thee  have  given ; 
And  let  this  hallowed  scene  have  power 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  Still  let  us  hold,  till  life  departs, 

The  precepts  of  thy  Son  ; 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless,  thankless  hearts 
Forget  what  he  has  done. 

3  His  true  disciples  may  we  live, 

From  all  corruption  free. 
And  humbly  learn  like  him  to  give 
Our  powers,  our  wills  to  thee. 

4  And  oft,  along  life's  dangerous  way, 

To  smooth  our  passage  through. 
Wilt  thou,  on  this  thy  holy  day. 
For  us  this  scene  renew. 
462 


OCCASIONAL.  540, 541. 

540.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 
Presence  of  Christ  invoked. 

1  Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints, 

Our  humble  strains  attend  ; 
While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  When  we  thy  wondrous  glories  hear, 

And  all  thy  sufferings  trace, 
What  sweetly  awful  scenes  appear  ! 
What  rich  unbounded  grace  I 

3  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies  ! 

4  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dw^ellings  here  ; 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

541.  CM.  Doddridge. 

Children  received  by  Christ. 

1  Behold  what  condescending  love 

Jesus  on  earth  displays  ! 
To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  I 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps. 

To  our  forefathers  given  ; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

463 


542. 


OCCASIONAL. 


3  Forbid  them  not  whom  Jesus  calls, 

Nor  dare  the  claim  resist, 
Since  his  own  lips  to  us  declare 
Of  such  will  heaven  consist. 

4  With  flowing  tears,  and  thankful  hearts, 

We  give  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Receive  them.  Lord,  into  thine  arms ; 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 


54:3*  C.  M.  Doddridge 

Tke  Same, 

1  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 

With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  *  Permit  them  to  approach,'  he  cries, 

'  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came.' 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  ! 

4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear ; 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face  ; 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind. 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts 

If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 
464 


OCCASIONAL.  543, 544. 

543.  8s  &  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Children  commended  to  Christ. 

1  Savior  !  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share  ; 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 
Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There  we  know — thy  word  believing — 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  thy  pasture  roving, 
Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey  ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving. 
Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way ; 

4  Then  within  thy  fold  eternal 
Let  them  find  a  resting  place  ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

«S44:«  S.  M.  Anonymoub, 

Christ  calling-  Children  to  Himself. 

1  The  Savior  gently  calls 
Our  children  to  his  breast  ; 

He  folds  them  in  his  gracious  arms; 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  *  Let  them  approach,'  he  cries, 

*  Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim  ; 
The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, — 
For  such  as  these  1  came.' 

465 


545, 546.  OCCASIONAL. 

3  Gladly  we  bring  them,  Lord, 
Devoting  them  to  thee  ; 

Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 


54L5.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Children  included  in  God^s  Covenant, 

1  How  large  the  promise,  how  divine. 

To  Abraham  and  his  seed  ! 
*  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine. 
Supplying  all  their  need.' 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure  ; 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  great  fathers  given ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways  ! 

His  love  endures  the  same  ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  his  children's  name. 


S^Gm  L.  M.  Anonymous 

Permanence  of  early  Religious  Impressions, 

While  yet  the  youthful  spirit  bears 
The  image  of  its  God  within. 
And  uneffaced  that  beauty  wears 
So  soon  to  be  destroyed  by  sin  ; — 
466 


OCCASIONAL.  547. 

2  Then  is  the  time  for  faith  and  love 
To  take  in  charge  their  precious  care, 
Teach  the  young  eye  to  look  above, 
Teach  the  young  knee  to  bend  in  prayer. 

3  This  work  is  ours — this  charge  was  thine, 
These  youthful  souls  from  sin  to  save ; 
To  lead  them  in  thy  faith  divine, 

And  teach  its  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

4  The  world  will  come  with  care  and  crime, 
And  tempt  too  many  a  heart  astray  ; 
Still  the  seed  sown  in  early  time 

Will  not  be  wholly  cast  away. 

5  The  infant  prayer,  the  infant  hymn, 
Within  the  darkened  soul  will  rise, 
When  age's  weary  eye  is  dim, 

And  the  grave's  shadow  round  us  lies. 

6  The  infant  hymn  is  heard  again, 

The  infant  prayer  is  breathed  once  more  ; 
Reclasping  of  a  broken  chain. 
We  turn  to  all  we  loved  before. 

7  Lord,  grant  our  hearts  be  so  inclined, 
Thy  work  to  seek,  thy  will  to  do  ; 
And  while  we  teach  the  youthful  mind. 
Our  own  be  taught  thy  lessons  too. 


547.  C.  M.  J.  strapham. 

At  a  Contribution  Jbr  Sunday  School. 

Blest  is  the  man,  whose  heart  expands 

At  melting  pity's  call. 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 

Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

467 


648. 


OCCASIONAL. 


2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads ; 
0  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes ! 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutored  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray, 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim ; 

And  God  will  well  approve 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

6  Almighty  God  !  thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design  ; 
The  honors  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine  ! 


548.  Ss  &  7s  M.         R.  Stbebtkb. 

Children's  Prayer, 

1  God  of  mercy  and  of  wisdom  ! 
Hear  thy  children's  lisping  cry  ; 

Let  thy  presence.  Lord,  be  with  them, 
Teaching  lessons  from  on  high. 

2  Here,  beneath  thy  wing,  we  seat  us. 
Up  to  heaven  for  wisdom  look ; 
Lord,  in  mercy  deign  to  meet  us, — 
Meet  us  in  thy  sacred  book. 

468 


OCCASIONAL.  549. 

3  Since  thy  truth  doth  gild  its  pages, 
May  that  truth,  Lord,  make  us  free; 
On  the  Rock  of  endless  ages 

Let  our  faith  established  be. 

4  To  our  faith  we'll  add  the  graces, 
Virtue,  knowledge,  patience,  love : 
When  on  earth  we  leave  our  places, 
Raise  us  all  to  seats  above. 


549.  L.  M.  *H.  Ballou, 

At  an  Annual  Convention. 

1  Dear  Lord,  behold  thy  servants,  here,. 
From  various  parts,  together  meet, 
To  tell  their  labors  through  the  year, 
And  lay  the  harvest  at  thy  feet. 

2  In  thy  w^ide  fields  and  vineyards.  Lord, 
We've  toiled  and  wrought  with  watchful  care; 
Thy  wheat  hath  flourished  by  thy  word. 
Thy  love  consumed  the  choking  tare. 

3  The  reapers  cry,  *  Thy  fields  are  white,. 
All  ready  to  be  gathered  in, 

And  harvests  wave,  in  changing  light, 
Far  as  the  eye  can  trace  the  scene.' 

4  Lord,  bless  us  while  we  here  remain; 
With  holy  love  our  bosoms  fill ; 

0  may  thy  doctrine  drop  like  rain, 
And  like  the  silent  dew  distil. 

5  While  we  attend  thy  churches'  care 
0  grant  us  wisdom  from  above  ; 

With  prudent  thought  and  humble  prayer. 
May  we  fulfil  the  works  of  love. 

40  469 


550,  551.  OCCASIONAL. 

550.  L.  M.  B.  Fbancib, 

At  an  Association  of  Ministers, 

1  Before  thy  throne,  eternal  King ! 
Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring, — 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise 

For  heavenly  news  and  peaceful  days. 

2  We  sing  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word ; 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme ; 
And,  while  we  feel  thy  heavenly  love, 
We  burn  like  seraphim  above. 

4  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound ; 

Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground; 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

5  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love, 
Our  care  below,  our  crown  above  : 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ. 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 


551  •  C.   M.  BODEN. 

Alms  bestowed  in  View  of  God's  Mercy. 

1  Bright  source  of  everlasting  love  ! 

To  thee  our  souls  we  raise. 
And  to  thy  sovereign  bounty  rear 

A  monument  of  praise. 
470 


OCCASIONAL.  552. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  paths  of  life 

With  every  cheering  ray, 
And  still  restrains  the  rising  tear, 
Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 

3  When,  sunk  in  guilt,  our  souls  approached 

The  borders  of  despair. 
Thy  grace,  through  Jesus'  blood,  proclaimed 
A  free  salvation  near. 

4  W"hat  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord ! 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  ? 
Alas  !  the  goodness  we  can  yield 
Extendeth  not  to  thee. 

5  To  tents  of  woe,  to  beds  of  pain, 

We  cheerfully  repair; 
And,  with  the  gift  thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  the  mourners'  care. 

6  The  \tidow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy ; 

The  orphan  shall  be  glad  ; 
The  hungering  soul  with  joy  we'll  point 
To  Christ,  the  living  bread. 

552.  CM.  J.Browne. 

Charity  and  Instruction  to  the  Poor. 

1  O,  HOW  can  they  look  up  to  heaven, 

And  ask  for  mercy  there. 
Who  never  soothed  the  poor  man's  pang, 
Nor  dried  the  orphan's  tear  ? 

2  Our  Savior  was  the  healing  friend 

Of  poverty  and  pain  ; 
And  never  did  imploring  wretch 
His  garment  touch  in  vain. 

471 


563.  OCCASIONAL. 

3  May  we  with  humble  effort  take 

Example  from  above, 
And  thence  the  active  lesson  learn 
Of  charity  and  love. 

4  But  chiefly  be  the  labor  ours 

To  shade  the  early  plant ; 
To  guard  from  ignora^nce  and  guilt 
The  infancy  of  want ; 

5  To  graft  the  virtues,  ere  the  bud 

The  canker-worm  has  gnawed. 
And  teach  the  rescued  child  to  lisp 
Its  gratitude  to  God. 


5^3.  C.    M.  *D0DDRIDGB, 

Charity  to  the  Distressed. 

1  Father  of  mercies  !  send  thy  gnace, 

All  powerful,  from  above, 
To  form  in  our  obedient  souls 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  0,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

That  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe! 

3  When  the  poor  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid. 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  man 

When  throned  above  the  skies ; 
And  midst  the  blessedness  of  heaven 

He  felt  compassion  rise. 
472 


I  OCCASIONAL.  554. 

'      6  On  wings  of  love  the  Savior  flew 
To  raise  us  from  the  ground; 
And  shed  the  riches  of  his  blood, 
A  balm  for  every  wound. 

•#04:»  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Temperance  Hymn, 

1  God  of  our  fathers  !  'tis  thy  hand 
Hath  turned  the  tide  of  death  away, 
That  rolled  in  madness  o'er  the  land, 
And  filled  thy  people  with  dismay. 

2  Thy  voice  awaked  us  from  our  dream ; 
Thy  spirit  taught  our  hearts  to  feel ; 
'Twas  thy  own  light,  whose  radiant  beam 
Came  down  our  duty  to  reveal. 

3  The  work  of  love,  in  faith  begun. 
Hath  prospered,  by  our  Father's  care  ; 
And  many  a  victory  hath  been  won. 
The  fruit  of  toilsomeness  and  prayer. 

4  Almighty  Parent !  still  in  thee 

Our  spirits  trust  for  strength  divine ; 
Gird  us  with  heaven's  own  energy, 
And  o'er  our  paths  let  wisdom  shine. 

6  The  work  of  man's  destruction  stay  ; 
The  tide  of  fire  still  backward  press  ; 
Drive  each  delusive  mist  away, 
And  every  humble  effort  bless. 

6  God  of  our  fathers  !  unto  thee 

We  bend  the  knee  in  fervent  prayer ; 
Let  every  heart  from  sin  be  free, 
And  stamp  thy  blessed  image  there. 

40if^  473 


55Sy  556.  OCCASIONAL. 

55S.  CM.  Merrick. 

Intemperance  Reformed. 

1  Beneath  God's  terrors  doomed  to  groan, 

Behold  the  sensual  band 
The  fruits  of  folly  reap,  and  own 
The  justice  of  his  hand. 

2  Their  head  is  sick,  their  fainting  heart 

Each  joy  of  life  foregoes  ; 
And  life  itself,  worn  out  with  woe, 
Is  hastening  to  its  close. 

3  But  there  is  still  a  power  to  save, — 

A  new  and  living  way : 
His  word  reproves  the  fierce  disease, 
And  death  resigns  its  prey. 

4  0  then  may  all  adore  his  name 

Who  thus  his  mercy  prove ; 
And  all,  from  age  to  age,  proclaim 
His  saving  power  and  love. 

556»  L.  M.  Mrs.  Sigourney. 

F^or  a  Temperance  Anniversary. 

1  We  praise  thee,  if  one  rescued  soul, 
While  the  past  year  prolonged  its  flight, 
Turned  shuddering  from  the  poisonous  bowl, 
To  health,  and  liberty,  and  light. 

2  We  praise  thee,  if  one  clouded  home. 
Where  broken  hearts  despairing  pined. 
Beheld  the  sire  and  husband  come 
Erect  and  in  his  perfect  mind, 

474 


OCCASIONAL.  5^. 

3  No  more  a  weeping  wife  to  mock, 
Till  all  her  hopes  in  anguish  end  ;     ^ 
No  more  the  trembling  child  to  shock, 
And  sink  the  father  in  the  fiend. 

4  Still  give  us  grace,  almighty  King ! 
Unwavering  at  our  posts  to  stand. 
Till  grateful  to  thy  shrine  we  bring 
The  tribute  of  a  ransomed  land ; 

5  Which,  from  the  pestilential  chain 
Of  foul  intemperance  gladly  free. 
Shall  spread  an  annal,  free  from  stain, 
To  all  the  nations,  and  to  thee. 


557.  L.  M.  AiKiN. 

Horrors  of  War. 

1  While  sounds  of  war  are  heard  around, 
And  death  and  ruin  strew  the  ground, 
To  thee  we  look,  on  thee  we  call. 

The  Parent  and  the  Lord  of  all ! 

2  Thou,  who  h.ast  stamped  on  human  kind 
The  image  of  a  heaven-born  mind. 
And  in  a  father's  wide  embrace 

Hast  cherished  all  the  kindred  race, 

3  O  see  with  what  insatiate  rage 

Thy  sons  their  impious  battles  wage ; 
How  spreads  destruction  like  a  flood, 
And  brothers  shed  their  brothers'  blood ! 

4  See  guilty  passions  spring  to  birth. 
And  deeds  of  hell  deform  the  earth ; 
While  righteousness  and  justice  mourn, 
And  love  and  pity  droop  forlorn. 

475 


658.  OCCASIONAL. 

5  Great  God !  whose  powerful  hand  can  bind 
The  raging  waves,  the  furious  wind, 

0  bid  the  human  tempest  cease, 

And  hush  the  maddening  world  to  peace. 

6  With  reverence  may  each  hostile  land 
Hear  and  obey  that  high  command. 
Thy  Son's  blest  errand  from  above, 

*  My  creatures,  live  in  mutual  love  ! ' 


OOo»  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

At  a  Wedding, 

1  Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 

To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
0  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands ; 
Their  union  with  thy  favor  crown, 
And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite. 

That  they,  with  christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  As  Isaac  and  Rebecca  give 

A  pattern  chaste  and  kind. 
So  may  this  married  couple  live 

And  die  in  friendship  joined. 
476 


OCCASIONAL.  559. 

6  On  every  soul  assembled  here 
0  make  thy  face  to  shine; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 


559.  L.  M.  Proud. 

The  Same. 

1  With  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing 
The  praises  of  our  God  and  king ; 
For  he  alone  can  minds  unite, 
And  bless  with  conjugal  delight. 

2  This  wedded  pair,  0  Lord,  inspire 
Wiih  heavenly  love,  that  sacred  fire; 
And  from  this  moment  may  they  prove 
The  bliss  divine  of  marriage-love. 

3  0  may  they  both  increasing  find 
Substantial  pleasures  of  the  mind; 
Happy  together  may  they  be, 
And  both  united,  Lord,  to  thee. 

4  To  you,  blest  pair,  your  God  hath  given 
To  taste  the  love  which  reigns  in  heaven ; 
His  gift  with  all  your  powers  improve, 
And  cultivate  that  virtuous  love. 

5  So  may  you  live  as  truly  one ; 

And  when  your  work  on  earth  is  done, 
Rise,  hand  in  hand,  to  heaven,  and  share 
The  joys  of  love  forever  there  I 


477 


560,  561.  OCCASIONAL. 

5G0«  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

A  Funeral  Hymn. 

1  Clay  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust ! 
Let  them  mingle — for  they  must ! 
Give  to  earth  the  earthly  clod, 
For  the  spirit 's  fled  to  God. 

2  Never  more  shall  midnight's  damp 
Darken  round  this  mortal  lamp  ; 
Never  more  shall  noonday's  glance 
Search  this  mortal  countenance. 

3  Deep  the  pit  and  cold  the  bed, 
Where  the  spoils  of  death  are  laid; 
Stiff  the  curtains,  chill  the  gloom, 
Of  man's  melancholy  tomb. 

4  Look  aloft !     The  spirit 's  risen — 
Death  cannot  the  soul  imprison; 
'Tis  in  heaven  that  spirits  dwell, 
Glorious,  though  invisible. 

5  Thither  let  us  turn  our  view  ; 
Peace  is  there,  and  comfort  too  ; 
There  shall  those  we  love  be  found, 
Tracing  joy's  eternal  round. 

S61.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Tke  Same. 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ! 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust ; 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 

478 


OCCASIONAL. 


562. 


2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 
Invade  thy  bounds.     No  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept; — God's  dying  Son 

Passed  throuo^h  the  grave,  and  blessed  the  bed; 
Rest  here,  blessed  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn ; 
Attend,  0  earth  !  his  sovereign  word ; 
Restore  thy  trust — a  glorious  form — 
Called  to  ascend  and  meet  the  Lord. 


«S63«  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Pastor. 

1  Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

And  all  our  tears  be  dry ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drowned  in  grief 
Which  view  a  Savior  nigh  ? 

2  What  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  ? 
What  though  the  prophet  and  the  priest 
Be  numbered  with  the  dead  ? 

3  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young, — 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue  ; — 

4  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives 

New  comfort  to  impart; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

479 


563.  OCCASIONAL. 

5  *Lo,  I  am  with  you,'  saith  the  Lord, 

*  My  church  shall  safe  abide  ; 

For  I  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own, 

Whose  souls  in  me  confide.' 

6  Through  every  scene  of  life  and  death, 

This  promise  is  our  trust ; 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 


063«  ■L'.  iVl.  Anonymous. 

On  the  Loss  of  dear  Friends, 

1  The  God  of  Love  will  sure  indulge 
The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh, 
When  dear  companions  fall  around, — 
When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

2  Yet  not  one  anxious  murmuring  thought 
Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend; 
Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 

Th'  almighty  ever-living  friend. 

3  Beneath  a  numerous  train  of  ills, 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Parent  and  husband,  guard  and  guide, — 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one ; 

On  thee  we  cast  our  every  care, 
And  comfort  seek  from  thee  alone. 

5  Our  Father,  God,  to  thee  we  look. 
Our  rock,  our  portion,  and  our  friend  ! 
And  on  thy  covenant-love  and  truth 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 

480 


OCCASIONAL.  564,  56tk 

£io<l«  C.  M.  Stennett. 

On  the  Death  of  Children. 

1  Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord, 

With  transport  all  divine ; 
Thine  image  trace  in  every  word, — 
Thy  love  in  every  line. 

2  '  I  take  these  little  lambs,'  said  he, 

*  And  lay  them  in  my  breast ; 
Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
In  me  be  ever  blest. 

3  '  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose. 

But  can't  dissolve  my  love  ; 
Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

4  *  Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise, 

And  mould  with  heavenly  skill; 
I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
And  hands  to  do  my  will.' 

5  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  say,  with  joys  divine, 
*  Dear  Savior,  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  forever  thine.' 

«SGS«  L.    M.  *D0DDRIDGE. 

A  Prayer  at  Parting. 

Thy  presence,  ever-living  God  ! 
Wide  through  all  nature  spreads  abroad ; 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep, 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

41  481 


566.  OCCASIONAL. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain; 
When  separate,  make  us  still  to  share 
Thy  counsels,  and  thy  gracious  care. 

3  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  here  implore  thy  heavenly  grace ; 
Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine. 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us  within  thy  house  to  raise 
Again  united  songs  of  praise ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
0  may  we  meet  around  thy  throne. 


566.  7s  M.  H.  K.  White. 

A  Hymn  at  Parting, 

1  Christians  !  brethren  !  ere  we  part, 
Every  voice  and  every  heart 

Join,  and  to  our  Father  raise 
One  last  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Though  we  here  should  meet  no  more 
Yet  there  is  a  brighter  shore  ; 
There,  released  from  toil  and  pain, 
There  we  all  may  meet  again. 

3  Now  to  him  who  reigns  in  heaven 
Be  eternal  glory  given  ; 
Grateful  for  thy  love  divine, 

O  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine ! 


482 


OCCASIONAL.  567. 

567.  C.  M.  *Addison. 

The  Traveller's  Hymn. 

1  How  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord ! 

How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 

Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help,  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote,      ^ 

Supported  by  thy  care. 
They  pass  unhurt  through  burning  climes, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  Thy  mercy  sweetens  every  soil, 

Makes  every  region  please  ; 
The  hoary  frozen  hills  it  warms, 
And  smooths  the  boisterous  seas. 

4  Though  by  the  dreadful  tempest  tossed        ^ 

High  on  the  broken  wave. 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

5  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire. 

Obedient  to  thy  will'; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

6  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  death, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore ; 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past. 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 


483 


568, 569.  OCCASIONAL. 


568.  L.  M.  watw. 

The  Manner^s  Hymn.    Ps.  107. 

1  Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 
Hk  wonders  in  the  world  abroad, — 
Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas. 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favor  of  the  wind ; 

Till  God  commands,  and  tempests  rise 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 

3  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh. 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry : 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address. 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

4  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage  ;- 
The  furious  waves  forget  their  rage ; 
'Tis  calm  ;  and  sailors  smile  to  see 
The  haven  where  they  wished  to  be. 

5  0  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 


569.  L.  M.  C.Wesley. 

The  Same. 

Lord  of  the  wide-extended  main  ! 
Whose  power  the  winds  and  seas  controls, 
Whose  hand  doth  earth  and  heaven  sustain, 
Whose  spirit  leads  believing  souls ; 
484 


OCCASIONAL.  670. 

2  Throughout  the  deep  thy  footsteps  shfine ; 
We  own  thy  way  is  in  the  sea, 
O'erawed  by  majesty  divine, 

And  lost  in  thine  immensity  ! 

3  Infinite  God  !  thy  greatness  spanned 
These  heavens,  and  meted  out  the  skies ; 
Lo,  in  the  hollow  of  thy  hand, 

The  measured  waters  sink  and  rise. 

4  Thee  to  perfection  who  can  tell  ? 
Earth  and  her  sons  beneath  thee  lie 
Lighter  than  dust  wdthin  thy  scale. 
And  less  than  nothing  in  thine  eye. 

5  Yet  in  thy  Son,  divinely  great, 
We  claim  thy  providential  care ; 
Boldly  we  stand  before  thy  seat, — 
Our  Advocate  hath  placed  us  there. 

6  With  him  we  are  gone  up  on  high, 
Since  he  is  ours,  and  we  are  his ; 
With  him  we  reign  above  the  sky, 
And  walk  upon  the  subject  seas. 


S70.  L.    M.  61.  ANONyMOUS. 

71ie  Same. 

Lord  of  the  sea  ! — thy  potent  sway 

Old  ocean's  wildest  waves  obey ; 

The  gale  that  whistles  through  the  shrouds. 

The  storm  that  drives  the  frighted  clouds, — 

If  but  thy  whisper  order  peace, 

How  soon  their  rude  commotions  cease ! 

485 


571.  OCCASIONAL. 

2  Lord  of  the  sea ! — the  seaman  keep 
From  all  the  dangers  of  the  deep  ! 
When  high  the  white-capped  billows  rise, 
When  tempests  roar  along  the  skies, 
When  foes  or  shoals  awaken  fear, — 

0  !  in  thy  mercy  be  thou  near ! 

3  Lord  of  the  sea  ! — when,  safe  from  harm, 
The  sailor  rests  in  slumbers  calm, 

May  dreams  of  home  his  spirit  cheer, — 
Dreams  that  shall  never  false  appear ; 
May  thoughts  of  friends,  and  peace,  and  thee, 
His  solid  consolations  be  ! 

4  Lord  of  the  sea! — a  sea  is  life, 

Of  care  and  sorrow,  woe  and  strife  ! 
With  watchful  pains  we  steer  along, 
To  keep  the  right  path,  shun  the  wrong : 
God  grant,  that  after  every  roam. 
We  gain  an  everlasting  home  ! 

571.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Same.     Ps.  107. 

1  Thy  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord  ! 

Thy  wonders  in  the  deeps. 

The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 

Who  trade  in  floating  ships. 

2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 

And  swell  the  towering  waves ; 
The  men,  astonished,  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries ! 

He  hears  their  loud  request, 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies, 

And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 
486 


OCCASIONAL.  571. 

4  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storm  allayed  : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears  ; 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

5  'Tis  God  that  bring-s  them  safe  to  land  ; 

Let  stupid  mortals  know 
That  waves  are  under  his  command, 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 

6  0  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  those  that  see  thy  wondrous  ways, 
Thy  wondrous  love  record. 


487 


OCCASIONS  IN  PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 


S72,      L.  M.      *DoDDRiDGE  &  Merrick. 
Family  Worship.    Ps.  128. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord, 
And  walks  by  his  unerring  word ; 
Comfort  and  peace  his  days  attend, 
And  God  will  ever  prove  his  friend. 

2  To  him  who  condescends  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 
Be  our  domestic  altars  raised. 
And  daily  let  his  name  be  praised. 

3  To  him  may  each  assembled  house 
Present  their  night  and  morning  vows ; 
Their  servants  and  their  rising  race 
Be  taught  his  precepts  and  his  grace. 

4  Then  shall  the  charms  of  wedded  love 
Still  more  delightful  blessings  prove; 
And  parents'  hearts  shall  overflow 
With  joy  that  parents  only  know. 

5  When  nature  droops,  our  aged  eyes 
Shall  see  our  children's  children  rise ; 
Till  pleased  and  thankful  we  remove, 
And  join  the  family  above. 

488 


OCCASIONS  IN  PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY  DEVOTION.  573. 


573*  S.  M.  Anonymous. 

Domestic  Affection.     Ps.  133. 

1  How  pleasing,  Lord  !  to  see, 
How  pure  is  the  delight, 

When  mutual  love,  and  love  to  thee, 
A  family  unite  ! 

2  From  these  celestial  springs 
Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 

As  no  increase  of  riches  brings. 
Nor  honors  can  bestow. 

3  All  in  their  stations  move, 
And  each  performs  his  part 

In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love. 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Formed  for  the  purest  joys. 
By  one  desire  possessed, 

One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs, — 
To  make  each  other  blessed. 

»5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 

Where  such  affections  meet; 
While  mingled  praise  and  mingled  prayers 

Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  'Tis  the  same  pleasure  fills 

The  breast  in  worlds  above  ; 
Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils, 

And  all  the  air  is  love. 


489 


574,  575.  OCCASIONS  in  private 

574.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  God  of  the  morning  !  at  whose  voice 
The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And,  robed  in  splendor,  doth  rejoice 
To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies ; 

2  0  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day ; 
With  steady  mind  and  active  will, 
March  on  and  keep  the  heavenly  way  : 

3  For  thy  commands  are  right  and  pure, 
Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 

Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
*  Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

4  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide. 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  bliss; 
May  every  wish  and  hope  beside 

Be  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 

0#0«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Morning  or  Evening  Hymn, 

1  Before  the  rosy  dawn  of  day, 

To  thee,  my  God,  PU  sing; 
Awake,  my  soft  and  tuneful  lyre. 
Awake,  each  charming  string. 

2  Awake,  and  let  thy  flowing  strains 

Glide  through  the  midnight  air. 
While  high  amidst  the  silent  orbs 

The  silver  moon  rolls  clear  * 
490 


AND    FAMILY    DEVOTION.  576. 

3  While  all  the  glittering  starry  lamps 

Are  lighted  in  the  sky, 
And  set  their  Maker's  greatness  forth 
To  thy  admiring  eye. 

4  Thou  round  the  heavenly  arch  dost  draw 

A  vast  and  sable  veil, 
Which  all  the  beauties  of  the  world 
From  mortal  eyes  conceal. 

5  Again,  the  sky  with  golden  beams 

Thy  skilful  hands  adorn  ; 
And  paint,  with  cheerful  splendor  gay, 
The  fair  ascending  morn. 

6  And,  as  the  gloomy  night  returns, 

Or  smiling  day  renews. 
Thy  constant  goodness  still  my  soul 
With  benefit  pursues. 

7  For  this,  I'll  midnight  vows  to  thee 

With  early  incense  bring ; 
And,  ere  the  rosy  dawn  of  day, 
Thy  lofty  praises  sing. 


07G«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Morning  or  Evening-  Hymn, 

1  On  thee,  each  morning,  0  my  God! 

My  waking  thoughts  attend; 
In  whom  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  whom  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys  ; 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
Her  sacrifice  of  praise. 

491 


677.  OCCASIONS   IN  PRIVATE 

3  When  evening  slumbers  press  my  eyes, 

With  thy  protection  blest, 
In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest. 

4  My  spirit  in  thy  hand  secure, 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

5  Then  will  I  daily  to  the  world 

Thy  wondrous  acts  proclaim  ; 
Whilst  all  with  me  shall  praises  sing, 
And  bless  thy  sacred  name. 

6  At  morn,  at  noon,  at  night,  I'll  still 

The  growing  work  pursue  ; 
And  thee  alone  will  praise,  to  whom 
Eternal  praise  is  due. 

577*  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Secret  Devotion. 

1  Father  divine  !  thy  piercing  eye 

Looks  through  the  shades  of  night ; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh. 
With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  shall  that  piercing  eye  survey 

My  duteous  homage,  paid 
With  every  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  every  evening's  shade. 

3  I'll  leave  behind  each  earthly  care  ; 

To  thee  my  soul  shall  soar ; 
While  grateful  praise  and  fervent  prayer 

Employ  the  silent  hour. 
492 


AND    FAMILY    DEVOTION.  578. 

So  shall  the  sun  in  smiles  arise ; 

The  day  shall  close  in  peace  ; 
So  wilt  thou  train  me  for  the  skies, 

Where  joy  shall  never  cease. 


578.  L.  M.  *Watts. 

Evening-  Hymn.     Ps.  4. 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste. 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 
His  ever  watchful  eye  shall  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  by  bed. 

Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear; 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ; 
And  in  the  morning  let  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground  ; 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  break  the  tomb, 
With  glad  salvation  in  the  sound. 
42 


493 


579,  580.  OCCASIONS  in  private 


•^#  «^»  C  IVl.  Anonymous, 

Evening  Hymn. 

1  Indulgent  God  !   whose  bounteous  care 

O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown, 
0  let  my  grateful  praise  and  prayer 
Arise  before  thy  throne. 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestowed ! 

How  largely  hast  thou  blest! 
My  cup  with  plenty  overflowed, 
With  cheerfulness  my  breast. 

3  Now  may  soft  slumbers  close  my  eyes, 

From  pain  and  sickness  free ; 
And  let  my  waking  thoughts  arise 
To  meditate  on  thee. 

4  Thus  bless  each  future  day  and  night, 

Till  life's  vain  scene  is  o'er; 
And  then,  to  realms  of  endless  light 
0  let  my  spirit  soar. 


580.  7s   M.  BOWRING. 

Hymn  of  Gratitude. 

1  Father  !  thy  paternal  care 
Has  my  guardian  been,  my  guide  ! 
Every  hallowed  wish  and  prayer 
Has  thy  hand  of  love  supplied ; 
Thine  is  every  thought  of  bliss, 
Left  by  hours  and  days  gone  by ; 
Every  hope  thy  offspring  is, 
Beaming  from  futurity. 
494 


AND    FAMILY    DEVOTION.  581. 

Every  sun  of  splendid  ray  ; 
Every  moon  that  shines  serene; 
Every  morn  that  welcomes  day; 
Every  evening's  twilight  scene; 
Every  hour  which  w^isdom  brings  ; 
Every  incense  at  thy  shrine  ; — 
These — and  all  life's  holiest  things, 
And  its  fairest, — all  are  thine. 

And  for  all,  my  hymns  shall  rise 
Daily  to  thy  gracious  throne : 
Thither  let  my  asking  eyes 
Turn  unwearied — righteous  One  ! 
Through  life's  strange  vicissitude 
There  reposing  all  my  care, 
Trusting  still,  through  ill  and  good, 
Fixed  and  cheered  and  counselled  there. 


•581.  C.  M.  Addison. 

Hymn  of  Gratitude. 

1  0,  HOW  shall  w^ords,  with  equal  warmth, 
The  gratitude  declare 
That  glows  within  my  ravished  heart ! 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

,2  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 
Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear. 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learned 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

3  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths. 
It  gently  cleared  my  way, 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  be  feared  than  they. 

495 


582. 


OCCASIONS  IN  PRIVATE 


4  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 

Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er ; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend, 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

5  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more. 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  0  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  ; 

For  0  !  eternity  's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

582.  S.  M.  Scott. 

In  Sickness. 

1  My  Sovereign  !  to  thy  throne, 
With  humble  hope,  I  press ; 

0  bow  thine  ear,  to  hear  the  groan 
Of  indigent  distress. 

2  My  life,  bowed  down  with  pain, 
Mourns  its  decaying  bloom; 

Lord,  clothe  these  bones  with  flesh  again, 
And  spare  me  from  the  tomb. 

3  Without  one  murmuring  word 
Thy  chastening  I  receive  ; 

But  with  submission  ask,  0  Lord, 
A  merciful  reprieve. 

4  Distressed  and  pained  as  now, 
Thy  aid  I  once  implored ; 

Thy  pity  heard  my  earnest  vow, 
Thy  power  my  health  restored. 
496 


AND    FAMILY    DEVOTION.  583. 

5  My  supplicating  voice 

Unwearied  I  will  raise : 
Say  to  thy  servant's  soul,  '  Rejoice,' 

And  fill  my  mouth  with  praise. 


58S«  C.   M.  *DODDRIDGB. 

On  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

1  Lord,  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 

The  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renewed, 
But  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 

2  Thy  own  almighty  power  and  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain, 
When  life  was  hovering  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  And  when  the  pains  of  death  were  felt, 

Thou  didst  deliverance  bring, 
And  spare  my  pale  and  quivering  lips 
Thy  matchless  grace  to  sing. 

4  Into  thy  hands,  my  Savior  God ! 

I  did  my  soul  resign, 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

5  From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave, 

At  thy  command,  I  come ; 
Nor  would  I  urge  a  speedier  flight 
To  my  celestial  home. 

6  Where  thou  shalt  settle  my  abode, 

There  would  I  choose  to  be ; 
For  in  thy  presence  death  is  life. 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee. 
42^  497 


t)S4,  585.  OCCASIONS  in  private 

584.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Sickness  and  Sorrow  Removed,    Ps.  30* 

1  I  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high  ; 
At  thy  comrnand  diseases  fly  ; 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak,  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ! 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his, 
And  tell  how  large  his  goodness  is ; 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice  and  bless, 
While  you  record  his  holiness. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days  ; 
Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

o85«  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Tfie  Widow^s  Prayer, 

1  Though,  faint  and  sick,  and  worn  away 

With  poverty  and  woe. 
My  widowed  feet  are  doomed  to  stray 
'Mid  thorny  paths  below ; 

2  Be  thou,  0  Lord  !  my  Savior  still — 

My  confidence  and  guide ; 

I  know  that  perfect  is  thy  will, 

Whate'er  that  will  decide. 

3  I  know  the  soul  that  trusts  in  thee 

Thou  never  wilt  forsake  ; 
And  though  a  bruised  reed  I  be, 

Tiiat  reed  thou  wilt  not  break. 
498 


AND    FAMILY    DEVOTION.  586* 

Then,  keep  me,  Lord !  where'er  I  go — 

Support  me  on  my  way, 
Though,  worn  with  poverty  and  woe, 

My  widowed  footsteps  stray  ! 

To  give  my  weakness  strength,  0  God ! 

Thy  staff  shall  yet  avail ; 
And  though  thou  chasten  with  thy  rod, 

That  staff  shall  never  fail. 


Oof>«  Li'  M..  Anonymous. 

On  tke  Death  of  a  Child. 

1  As  the  sweet  flower  which  scents  the  morn, 
But  withers  in  the  rising  day. 

Thus  lovely  seemed  the  infant's  dawn ! 
Thus  swiftly  fled  his  life  away ! 

2  Ere  sin  could  blight,  or  sorrow  fade. 
Death  timely  came  with  friendly  care ; 
The  opening  bud  to  heaven  conveyed, 
And  bade  it  bloom  forever  there. 

3  Yet  the  sad  hour  that  took  the  boy 
Perhaps  has  spared  a  heavier  doom, — 
Snatched  him  from  scenes  of  guilty  joy, 

.  Or  from  the  pangs  of  ills  to  come. 

4  He  died  before  his  infant  soul 

Had  ever  burned  with  wrong  desire, 
Had  ever  spurned  at  Heaven's  control, 
Or  ever  quenched  its  sacred  fire. 

5  He  died  to  sin,  he  died  to  care, — 
But  for  a  moment  felt  the  rod. 
Then,  rising  on  the  viewless  air. 
His  happy  spirit  soared  to  God. 

499 


587.  OCCASIONS   IN   PRIVATE    AND   FAMILY   DEVOTION.      -^ 


587.  C.  M.  Cotton. 

In  Affliction, 

1  Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave  ; 
Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  When  darkness  and  when  sorrows  rose, 

And  pressed  on  every  side, 
The  Lord  has  still  sustained  my  steps. 
And  still  has  been  my  guide. 

3  Perhaps,  before  the  morning  dawn, 

He  will  restore  my  peace ; 
For  he  who  bade  the  tempest  roar. 
Can  bid  the  tempest  cease. 

4  In  the  dark  watches  of  the  night 

I'll  count  his  mercies  o'er ; 
I'll  praise  him  for  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  sue  for  more. 

5  Here  will  I  rest,  here  build  my  hopes, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod ; 
He  's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me,— 
My  health,  my  life,  my  God  ! 


.600 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


588.  C.  M.  Watt.. 

Potcer  of  Sin  broken  at  Death. 

1  Our  sins,  alas  !  how  strong  they  be  ! 

And,  like  a  violent  sea, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Aud  hurry  us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise  ! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar ! 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There,  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands 

Our  speedy  feet  shall  move; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace  ; 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts, 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

5  Forever  his  dear  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue  ; 
And  Jesus  and  salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

501 


589,  590,  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Oo«f»  i-i.  IVl.  Stennbtt. 

Pride  Lamented. 

1  Oft  have  I  turned  my  eye  within, 
And  brought  to  light  some  latent  sin ; 
But  pride,  the  vice  I  most  detest, 
Still  lurks  securely  in  my  breast. 

2  Here  with  a  thousand  arts  she  tries 
To  dress  me  in  a  fair  disguise. 

To  make  a  guilty  wretched  worm 
Put  on  an  angel's  brightest  form. 

3  She  hides  my  follies  from  mine  eyes, 
And  lifts  my  virtues  to  the  skies  ; 
And  while  the  specious  tale  she  tells, 
Her  own  deformity  conceals. 

4  Eend,  0  my  God,  the  veil  away : 
Bring  forth  the  monster  to  the  day ; 
Expose  her  hideous  form  to  view, 
And  all  her  restless  power  subdue. 

5  So  shall  humility  divine 

Again  possess  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  form  a  temple  for  my  God, 
Which  he  will  make  his  loved  abode. 

590.  L.  M.  *Enfield. 

Absurdity  of  Pride. 

1  Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay,- 
Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day, — 
O  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 
502 


MISCELLANEOUS.  69L 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear, — 
Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found  ; 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  By  doubt  perplexed,  in  error  lost, 
With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way  ; 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gift  the  boast  1 
Of  reason's  lamp  how  faint  the  ray ! 

4  Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum, 
Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span  : 
How  ill,  alas  !  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man ! 

5  God  of  our  lives  !  Father  divine  ! 
Give  us  a  meek  and  lowly  mind; 
In  modest  worth  0  let  us  shine,     ., 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

591  •  L.  M.  Beddome. 

Inconstancy  in  Religion. 

1  The  wandering  star,  and  fleeting  wind. 
Both  represent  th'  unstable  mind; 
The  morning  cloud,  and  early  dew, 

•  Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud  and  wind,  and  dew  and  star. 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are ; 
Nor  can  there  ought  in  nature  be 

So  fickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame, 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same  ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

503 


592.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return  ; 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  burn ; 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel, 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

5  With  flowing  tears,  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  folly  and  unsteadfastness ; 
When  shall  these  hearts  more  fixed  be, 
Fixed  by  thy  grace,  and  fixed  for  thee  ? 


593^  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steelk. 

Despondency  Reproved. 

^  1  Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  ? 
Why  heaves  my  heart  the  anxious  sigh? 
Can  sovereign  goodness  be  unkind  ? 
Am  I  not  safe  if  God  is  nigh  ? 

2  He  holds  all  nature  in  his  hand; 
That  gracious  hand  on  which  1  live 
Doth  life  and  time  and  death  command, 
And  has  immortal  joys  to  give. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame  ; 
On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline ; 
The  wondrous  glories  of  his  name, 

How  wide  they  spread  !  how  bright  they  shine  * 

4  Infinite  wisdom  !  boundless  power ! 
Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love  I 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore, — 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 

5  My  God,  if  thou  art  mine  indeed, 
Then  have  I  all  my  heart  can  crave ; 
A  present  help  in  time  of  need ; 
Still  kind  to  hear,  and  strong  to  save. 

504 


MISCELLANEOUS.  593. 

6  Forgive  my  doubts,  0  gracious  Lord ! 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  my  breast; 
Speak  to  my  heart  the  healing  word, 
That  thou  art  mine, — and  I  am  blest. 


S03«  H.  M.  Anonymous. 

Complaining  of  Want  of  I^aiih. 

1  O  MY  distrustful  heart, 

How  small  thy  faith  appears  ! 
But  greater,  Lord,  thou  art 

Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears : 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine  ? 
Then  Jesus  is  forever  mine. 

2  Unchangeable  his  will, 

Though  dark  may  be  my  frame; 
His  loving  heart  is  still 

Eternally  the  same  : 
My  soul  through  many  changes  goes  j 
His  Love  no  variation  knows. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  carry  on, 

And  perfectly  perform, 
The  w^ork  thou  hast  begun 

In  me,  a  sinful  worm: 
'Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin,  and  woe, 
Thy  spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 

At  first  did  freely  move ; — 
I  still  shall  see  thy  face. 

And  feel  that  God  is  love : 
Myself  into  thy  arms  I  cast ; 
Lord,  save,  O  save  my  soul  at  last 

43 


694.  MISCELLANEOUS. 


594*  C.  M.  *Fawcett. 

The  Sinner  Admonished  to  turn, 

1  Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard ; 

'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go? 
In  pain  you  travail  all  your  days, 
And  all  you  reap  is  woe  ! 

4  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live. 

Through  his  abounding  grace ; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

5  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

6  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts ; 

He  pardons  like  a  God ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 


606 


MISCELLANEOUS.  596. 


595.  S.  M.  *scoTT, 

IVisdom^s  Voice  to  the  Sinner. 

1  'Tis  wisdom's  earnest  cry, 
Wisdom,  the  voice  of  God  ; 

To  young  and  old,  the  low  and  high, 
She  speaks  his  will  abroad. 

2  Within  the  human  breast 
Her  strong  monitions  plead, 

She  thunders  her  divine  protest 
Against  th'  unrighteous  deed. 

3  Within  the  holy  place 
She  calls  with  open  arms, 

*  How  long,  ye  fools,  will  you  embrace 
Folly's  deceiving  charms? 

4  *  The  race  of  men  I  love ; 
In  mercy  I  chastise ; 

Severely  faithful,  I  reprove  ; — 
Hear,  mortals,  and  be  wise. 

5  *  My  doors  are  open  wide, 
My  table  spread  within ; 

Come  then,  ye  simple,  turn  aside, 
And  leave  the  paths  of  sin. 

6  '  My  ways  are  ways  of  peace, 
My  pleasures  never  cloy  ; 

The  bliss  I  give  will  never  cease, 
■But  lead  to  endless  joy.' 


607 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


59G.  CM.  *J.  Newton. 

State  of  the  Wicked  and  Righteous  Compared. 

1  As,  parched  in  the  barren  sands 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
The  worthless  bramble  withering  stands, 
And  only  grows  to  die ; 

2  Such  is  the  sinner's  aw^ful  case, 

Who  makes  the  world  his  trust. 
And  dares  his  confidence  to  place 
In  vanity  and  dust. 

3  A  secret  curse  destroys  his  root, 

And  dries  his  moisture  up : 
He  lives  awhile,  but  bears  no  fruit, 
Then  dies  unblest  by  hope. 

4  But  happy  he  whose  hopes  depend 

Upon  the  Lord  alone ; 
The  soul  that  trusts  in  such  a  friend 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

5  So  thrives  and  blooms  the  tree  whose  roots 

By  constant  streams  are  fed ; 
Arrayed  in  green,  and  rich  in  fruits. 
It  rears  its  branching  head. 

6  It  thrives,  though  rain  should  be  denied, 

And  drought  around  prevail : 
'Tis  planted  by  a  river  side. 
Whose  waters  cannot  fail. 


508 


MISCELLANEOUS.  597,  598^ 

597«  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Prevalence  of  Vice. 

1  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound, 

And  growing  crimes  appear, 

AVe  view  the  deluge  rising  round, 

With  sorrow  and  with  fear. 

2  Yet,  when  its  waves  most  fiercely  beat, 

And  spread  destruction  wide. 
Thy  spirit  can  a  barrier  raise 
To  stem  the  rising  tide. 

3  May  thy  resistless  arm  awake, 

Thy  sacred  cause  to  plead; 

And  let  the  multitude  confess 

That  thou  art  God  indeed. 

4  Our  faint  and  feeble  souls  support; 

Thy  saving  power  display ; 
And  multitudes  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  lead  us  from  thy  way. 

598.  L.  M.  ♦Watts. 

*  Shall  mortal  man  be  more  just  ttian  God  7  ' 

1  Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  ? 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just  than  he  ? 

2  Behold,  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
^Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne; 
'Their  natures,  when  compared  with  his, 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

43^  609 


599.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay  ! 
Touched  by  the  finger  of  thy  power, 

We  faint  and  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night. 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight ; 
Buried  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Almighty  Power,  to  thee  we  bow; 
How  frail  are  we,  how  glorious  thou ! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

599.  L.  M.  S.  Thompson. 

Joy  in  Temporal  and  Spiritual  Gifts. 

1  The  trifling  joys  this  world  can  give, 
A  thirsty  soul  can  ne'er  supply ; 

A  soul,  which  hopes,  through  grace,  to  live 
In  realms  of  bliss  beyond  the  sky. 

2  Yet,  0  my  God !  I  would  not  slight 
The  smallest  of  thy  gifts  to  me  ; 
The  least  doth  give  me  some  delight, 
And  shows  thy  mercy  rich  and  free. 

3  My  friends,  my  heaUh,  my  daily  food — 
All  blessings  given  here  below, 
Proclaim  aloud  that  thou  are  good  ; — 
Thy  goodness  all  the  world  shall  know. 

4  But  O,  it  is  a  greater  joy, 

To  feel  my  heart  is  reconciled ; 
To  know  thou  wilt  my  sins  destroy, 
And  claim  me  as  thy  ransomed  child. 
510 


MISCELLANEOUS.  600 

5  In  thco,  dear  Lord,  I  stand  complete, — 
It  is  enough — I  want  no  more ! 
Prostrate  I  fall  before  thy  feet, 

And  all  thy  boundless  love  adore. 

6  Hence  then,  ye  trifling  joys,  depart ! 
Joys  transient  as  the  fading  flower ; 
Jesus  the  Savior  claims  my  heart, 
'Tis  his  by  purchase,  love,  and  power. 

600«  C.  M.  Stennett. 

Vanity  of  the  World. 

1  In  vain  the  giddy  w^orld  inquires, 
Forgetful  of  their  God, 
Who  will  supply  our  vast  desires 
Or  show  us  any  good  ?  ' 

3  Through  the  wide  circuit  of  the  earth 
Their  eager  wishes  rove, 
In  chase  of  honor,  wealth,  and  mirth, 
The  phantoms  of  their  love. 

3  But  oft  these  shadowy  joys  elude 

Their  most  intense  pursuit; 
Or,  if  they  seize  the  fancied  good, 
There  's  poison  in  the  fruit. 

4  Lord,  from  this  world  call  oflTmy  love; 

Set  my  affections  right ; 
Bid  me  aspire  to  joys  above, 
And  w^alk  no  more  by  sight. 

5  0  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 

Upon  my  bosom  shine  ; 
Assured  of  thy  forgiving  grace, 
My  joys  will  be  divine. 

511 


601,  602.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

601 .  L.  M.  Scott 

Absurdity  and  Arrogance  oj"  Persecution. 

1  Absurd  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind 
With  iron  chains  the  freeborn  mind ; 
To  force  conviction,  and  reclaim 
The  wandering,  by  destructive  flame ! 

2  Bold  arrogance,  to  snatch  from  heaven 
Dominion  not  to  mortals  given  ! 

O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Accountable  to  God  alone. 

3  Jesus,  thy  gentle  law  of  love 
Does  no  such  cruelties  approve ; 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arms  but  what  persuasion  yields. 

4  By  proofs  divine  and  reason  strong, 
It  draws  the  willing  soul  along ; 
And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires, 
By  eloquence  which  Heaven  inspires. 

5  0  happy,  who  are  thus  compelled 
To  the  rich  feast  by  Jesus  held  ! 
May  we  this  blessing  knov/,  and  prize 
The  light  which  liberty  supplies. 

603.  L.  M.  Scott. 

Uncharitable  Judgment  among  Christians, 

1  ALL-seeing  God  !  'tis  thine  to  know 
The  springs  whence  wrong  opinions  flow; 
To  judge,  from  principles  within. 
When  frailty  errs,  and  when  w^e  sin. 
512 


MISCELLANEOUS.  603. 

2  Who  among  men,  high  Lord  of  all ! 
Thy  servants  to  his  bar  may  call? 
Decide  of  heresy,  and  shake 

A  brother  o'er  the  flaming  lake  ? 

3  Who  with  another's  eye  can  read  ? 
Or  worship  by  another's  creed? 
Eevering  thy  command  alone, 
We  humbly  seek  and  use  our  own. 

4  If  wrong,  forgive  ;  accept,  if  right, 
Whilst  faithful  we  obey  our  light ; 
And,  censuring  none,  are  zealous  still 
To  follow,  as  to  learn,  thy  will. 

5  When  shall  our  happy  eyes  behold 
Thy  people  fashioned  in  thy  mould? 
And  charity  our  lineage  prove 
Derived  from  thee,  0  God  of  love  ? 


tHf«f«  U.*M.  Anonymous. 

'  Joy  in  Heaven  over  one  Sinner  that  Repenteth.^ 

1  There  's  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth, 

When  prodigals  return. 
To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice, 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 

2  '  Come,  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath  done,' 

Is  a  reviving  sound ; 
0  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
O'er  all  the  globe  around  ! 

3  Often,  O  sovereign  Lord,  renew 

The  wonders  of  this  day  ; 
That  Jesus  here  may  see  his  seed, 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 

513 


604.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  thine  own, — 
Thine  be  the  praises  too  ; 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Give  thee  the  glory  due. 


604*  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Same. 

1  When  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold 

Has  lost  a  straying  sheep, 
Through  vales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  r-oves, 
And  climbs  the  mountain's  steep. 

2  But  0  the  joy  !  the  transport  sweet ! 

When  he  the  wanderer  finds; 
Up  in  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes,  to  tell  his  joys, 

And  make  his  bliss  complete  ; 
The  neighbors  hear  the  news,  and  all 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet. 

4  Yet. how  much  greater  is  the  joy 

When  but  one  sinner  turns  ; 
When  the  poor  wretch,  with  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

5  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go. 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

6  Well-pleased  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner  weep ; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 
514 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


605. 


7  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 
But  kindle  with  new  fire  : 
*  A  wandering  sheep  's  returned,'  they  smg, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre, 

G05«  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Perfection  of  the  Law  and  Testimony.    Ps.  19. 

1  Thy  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light, 

Thy  testimonies  sure ; 
The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right, 
And  thy  commandments  pure. 

2  Holy,  inviolate  thy  fear, 

I  Enduring  as  thy  throne  ; 

Thy  judgments — chastening  or  severe- 
Justice  and  truth  alone. 

3  Let  these,  0  God,  my  soul  convert, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart. 

The  day-spring  to  mine  eyes. 

4  By  these  may  I  be  warned  betimes ; 

Who  knows  the  guile  within  ? 
Lord,  save  me  from  presumptuous  crimes, 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 

5  So  may  the  words  my  lips  express, 

The  thoughts  that  throng  my  mind, 
0  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness  I 
With  thee  acceptance  find. 


515 


606.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

606.  C.  M.  CowPBR. 

Injluence  of  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

1  How  blest  thy  creature  is,  0  God, 

When,  with  a  single  eye. 
He  views  the  lustre  of  thy  word, 
The  day-spring  from  on  high  ! 

2  Through  all  the  storms  that  veil  the  skies, 

And  frown  on  earthly  things. 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  he  eyes, 
With  healing  on  his  wings. 

3  Struck  by  that  light,  the  human  heart,      « 

A  barren  soil  no  more. 
Sends  the  sweet  smell  of  grace  abroad. 
Where  serpents  lurked  before. 

4  The  soul,  a  dreary  province  once 

Of  Satan's  dark  domain, 
Feels  a  new  empire  formed  within. 
And  owns  a  heavenly  reign. 

5  The  glorious  orb,  whose  golden  beams 

The  fruitful  year  control, 
Since  first,  obedient  to  thy  word, 
He  started  from  the  goal ; 

6  Has  cheered  the  nations  with  the  joys 

His  orient  rays  impart ; 
But,  Jesus,  'tis  thy  light  alone 
Can  shine  upon  the  heart. 


516 


MISCELLANEOUS.  607,  608. 

607.  C.  M.  CowPER. 

'  A  Fountain  Opened.'' 

1  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Imrnanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
0  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he. 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

008*  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Song  of  the  Church  Universal. 

1  Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 
Around  th'  eternal  throne, 
Of  every  kindred,  clime  and  land, 
A  multitude  unknown. 

44  517 


609.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Life's  poor  distinctions  vanish  here  ; 

To-day  the  young,  the  old, 

Our  Savior  and  his  flock,  appear 

One  Shepherd  and  one  fold. 

3  Toil,  trial,  suffering,  still  await 

On  earth  the  pilgrim's  throng; 
Yet  learn  we  in  our  low  estate 
The  church  triumphant's  song. 

4  *  Worthy  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain,' 

Cry  the  redeemed  above, 
Blessing  and  honor  to  obtain, 
And  everlasting  love.' 

5  '  Worthy  the  Lamb,'  on  earth  we  smg, 

*  Who  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
Henceforth,  O  death  !  where  is  thy  sting  I 
Thy  victory,  0  grave  ! ' 

6  Then  hallelujah  !  power  and  praise 

To  God  in  Christ  be  given; 
May  all  who  now  this  anthem  raise, 
Renew  the  song  in  heaven 


60«f»  C  M.  Anonymous. 

Tke  Martyrs  in  Glory. 

How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine    , 
Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 

How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  ? 

Lo  !  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 
Who  came  to  realms  of  light, 

And  in  the  blood  of  Christ  have  washed 
Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 

518 


MISCELLANEOUS.  610. 

2  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 
Before  the  throne  on  hi^h, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love,  amidst 
The  glories  of  the  sky. 

4  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no  more, 

Nor  suns  with  scorching  ray  ; 
God  is  their  sun,  whose  cheering  beams 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

5  The  Lamb  which  dwells  amidst  the  thr  \i 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside, 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 
And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

6  *Mong  pastures  green  he'll  lead  his  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear  ; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 

6l0«  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  River  of  Life. 

1  Great  source  of  being  and  of  love  ! 
Thou  waterest  all  the  worlds  above ; 
And  all  the  joys  which  mortals  know, 
From  thine  exhaustless  fountain  flow. 

2  A  sacred  spring,  at  thy  command, 
From  Sion's  mount,  in  Canaan's  land. 
Beside  thy  temple  cleaves  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  limpid  stream  around. 

3  This  gentle  stream,  with  sudden  force, 
Swells  to  a  river  in  its  course ; 
Through  desert  realms  its  windings  play, 
And  scatter  blessings  all  the  way, 

519 


611,  612.  BIISCELLANEOUS. 

4  Close  by  its  banks,  in  order  fair, 
The  blooming  trees  of  life  appear  ; 
Their  blossoms  fragrant  odors  give, 
And  on  their  fruit  the  nations  live. 

5  Flow,  wondrous  stream  !  with  glory  crowToed, 
Flow  on  to  earth's  remotest  bound ; 

And  bear  us,  on  thy  gentle  wave, 
To  him  who  all  thy  virtues  gave. 


tJll»  C  IVl.  Anonymous, 

A  Time  of  Refreshing: 

1  The  little  cloud  increases  fast. 

In  heaven  are  signs  of  rain; 
We  wait  to  feel  the  heavenly  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

2  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows ! 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood  ; 
O  !  sweep  the  nations — shake  the  earth ; 
Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 


612.  L.    M.    81.  H.BALL0U2D. 

*A  Hiding-place  from  the  Wind,''  (^c. 

1  When  dread  misfortune's  tempests  rise, 
And  roar  through  all  the  darkened  skie-» 
Where  shall  the  anxious  pilgrim  gain 
A  shelter  from  the  wind  and  rain  ? 
Within  the  covert  of  thy  grace, 
0  Lord,  there  is  a  hiding-place. 
Where,  unconcerned,  we  hear  the  sound, 
Though  storm  and  tempest  rage  around. 
$20 


MISCELLANEOUS.  613. 

2  When,  wandering  o'er  the  desert  bare 
Of  burning  sands  and  suUry  air, 

WeVe  sought  the  cheerless  region  through, 
But  found  no  stream  to  meet  our  view, — 
'Tis  then,  the  rivers  of  thy  love, 
Descending  from  thy  throne  above, 
Supply  our  wants,  and  soothe  our  pain, 
And  raise  our  fainting  souls  again. 

3  When  in  a  weary  land  we  tire. 
And  our  exhausted  powers  expire. 
With  toil,  and  care,  and  heat  oppressed, 
Where  shall  our  languid  spirits  rest  ? 
0,  who  could  bear  the  blasting  ray, 
And  all  the  burden  of  the  day, 

Did  not  a  Rock  in  Zion  stand, 
O'ershading  all  this  weary  land  ! 


613.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Preparation  for  Old  Age.     Ps.  71. 

My  God  !  my  everlasting  hoce  ! 

I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thy  hands  have  borne  my  childhood  up, 

And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

My  frame  was  fashioned  by  thy  power. 
With  all  these  limbs  of  mine  ; 

And  since  my  life's  first  dawning  hour, 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen 

Repeated  every  year ; 
Behold,  my  days  that  yet  remain, 

I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 
44^  621 


614.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

And  shadows  dim  my  eyes  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then,  in  the  history  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my  days, 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 
In  every  line  thy  praise. 

014L*  C.  M.  Anonymou*. 

Old  Age  Anticipated. 

1  When  in  the  vale  of  lengthened  years 

My  feeble  feet  shall  tread, 
And  1  survey  the  various  scenes 
Through  which  I  have  been  led ; 

2  How  many  mercies  will  my  life 

Before  my  view  unfold  ! 
What  countless  dangers  will  be  past, 
What  tales  of  sorrow  told  I 

3  But  yetj^y  soul  I  if  thou  canst  say 

I've  seen  my  God  in  all ; 
In  every  blessing  owned  his  hand. 
In  every  loss  his  call ; 

4  If  piety  has  marked  my  steps, 

And  love  my  actions  formed, 
And  purity  possessed  my  heart. 
And  truth  my  lips  adorned ; 

5  If  I  an  aged  servant  am 

Of  Jesus  and  of  God, 
I  need  not  fear  the  closing  scene. 
Nor  dread  th'  appoijated  road. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  dlS. 

6  This  scene  will  all  my  labors  end  ; 
This  road  conduct  on  high; 
With  connfort  I'll  review  the  past, 
And  triumph  though  I  die. 

G15*  C.  M.  Merrick. 

Dangers  of  Youth. 

1  Placed  on  the  verge  of  youth,  my  mind 

Life's  opening  scene  surveyed ; 
I  viewed  its  ills  of  various  kinds, 
Afflicted  and  afraid. 

2  But  chief  my  fear  the  dangers  moved 

That  virtue's  path  inclose ; 
My  heart  the  wise  pursuit  approved, 
But  O,  what  toils  oppose  ! 

3  For  see,  while  yet  her  unknown  ways 

With  doubtful  step  1  tread, 

A  hostile  Avorld  its  terrors  raise, 

Its  snares  delusive  spread. 

4  O  how  shall  I,  with  heart  prepared. 

Those  terrors  learn  to  meet  ? 
How  from  the  thousand  snares  to  guard 
My  inexperienced  feet  ? 

5  Let  faith  suppress  each  rising  fear, 

Each  anxious  doubt  exclude ; 
My  Maker's  will  has  placed  me  hete, 
A  Maker  wise  and  good. 

6  He  to  my  every  trial  knows 

Its  just  restraint  to  give  ; 
Attentive  to  behold  my  woes, 
And  faithful  to  relieve. 


616.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

61G*  CM.  Anonymous. 

Go(Vs  Word  a  sure  Guide  for  Youth. 

1  The  morn  of  life,  how  fair  and  gay  ! 

How  cheering  and  how  new  ! 
What  hopes  illume  each  opening  day, 
And  brighten  every  view  ! 

2  Youth's  ardent  mind,  with  joy  elate, 

Elastic  and  sincere, 
Suspects  no  ills  that  may  await, 
Nor  yields  a  thought  to  fear. 

3  But  slippery  is  the  path  they  tread 

In  pleasure's  dangerous  way; 
A  thousand  snares  around  them  spread. 
And  oft  their  feet  betray. 

4  How  shall  they,  then,  their  course  pursue 

Through  life's  uncertain  road  ? 
What  friendly  hand  will  point  their  view 
To  duty  and  to  God  ? 

5  In  God's  own  word  the  way  is  sure, 

And  clear  to  every  eye  ; 
It  leads  us  in  a  path  secure 
To  brighter  worlds  on  high. 

6  0  be  this  word  our  constant  guide, 

Our  steadfast  hope  and  trust ! 
This  ne'er  can  fail,  though  all  beside 
Shall  mingle  with  the  dust. 


524 


MISCELLANEOUS.  617 


G17*  S.  M.  *Fawcett. 

*How  shall  a  Young  Man  cleanse  his  Way?  '    Ps.  119. 

1  With  humble  heart  and  tongue, 
Great  God  !  to  thee  we  pray; 

0  make  us  learn  whilst  we  are  young, 
How  we  may  cleanse  our  way. 

2  Now  in  our  early  days. 
Teach  us  thy  will  to  know; 

O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
Betimes  on  us  bestow. 

3  Make  us,  unguarded  youth. 
The  objects  of  thy  care; 

Help  us  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

4  Our  hearts,  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  power  divine  ; 

Unite  them  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  us  wholly  thine. 

5  O  let  the  word  of  grace 

Our  warmest  thoughts  employ; 
Be  this,  through  all  our  following  days, 
Our  treasure  and  our  joy. 

6  To  what  thy  laws  impart. 
Be  all  our  souls  inclined  ; 

0  let  them  dwell  within  our  heart, 
And  sanctify  our  mind. 


626 


618.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

618.  C.  M.  *watw. 

Advantages  of  Early  Piety, 

1  Happy  is  be  whose  early  years 

Receive  instruction  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  Our  youth,  devoted  to  the  Lord, 

Is  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower,  when  offered  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3  'Tis  easier  work,  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes ; 
While  sinners  who  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  hardened  in  their  crimes. 

4  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  fears, 

To  mind  religion  young; 
With  joy  it  crowns  succeeding  years, 
And  renders  virtue  strong. 

5  To  thee,  almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign  ; 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

6  We'll  do  thy  work,  we'll  speak  thy  praise, 

Whilst  we  have  life  and  breath ; 
Thus  we  're  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  619,  620. 

619*  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

*  Remember  thy  Creator.* 

1  In  life's  gay  morn,  when  sprightly  youth 

With  generous  ardor  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose  ; 

2  Deep  on  thy  soul, — before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, — 
Be  thy  Creator's  lofty  name 
And  character  engraved. 

3  For  soon  the  shades  of  grief  may  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days  ; 
And  cares  and  woes,  an  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways. 

4  Soon  may  thy  heart  ihe  woes  of  age 

In  mournful  groans  deplore, 
And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 
That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
0  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest  I 


620.  C.  M.  81.  *hebeb. 

'  Forgive i  and  thou  shall  be  Forgiven.* 

0  God  I   my  sins  are  manifold, 

Against  my  life  they  cry. 
And  all  my  guilty  deeds  foregone, 

Up  to  thy  temple  fly ; 

527 


621.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Wilt  thou  release  my  trembling  soul, 
That  to  despair  is  driven  ? 

*  Forgive  ! '  a  blessed  voice  replied, 

*  And  thou  shalt  be  forgiven  ! ' 

2  My  foemen,  Lord,  are  fierce  and  fell, 

They  spurn  me  in  their  pride, 
They  render  evil  for  my  good, 

My  patience  they  deride  ; 
Arise,  0  King,  and  be  the  proud 

To  righteous  ruin  driven  ! 

*  Forgive  ! '  an  awful  answer  came, 

*  As  thou  wouldst  be  forgiven  ! ' 

3  Seven  times,  O  Lord,  I  pardoned  them, 

Seven  times  they  sinned  again  ; 
They  practise  still  to  work  me  woe, 

They  triumph  in  my  pain  ; 
But  let  them  dread  my  vengeance  now, 

To  just  resentment  driven  ! 

*  Forgive  ! '  the  voice  of  thunder  spake, 

*  Or  be  not  thou  forgiven ! ' 


621.  L.  M.  hebeb. 

*  Why  stand  ye  idle  here  ? ' 

1  The  God  of  glory  walks  his  round, 
From  day  to  day,  from  year  to  year ; 
And  warns  us  each,  with  awful  sound, 
*  No  longer  stand  ye  idle  here  ! 

2  *  Ye  whose  young  cheeks  are  -rosy-bright, 
Whose  hands  are  strong,  whose  hearts  are  clear 
Waste  not  of  hope  the  morning  light ! 

Ah,  fools,  why  stand  ye  idle  here  ? 

528 


MISCELLANEOUS.  622. 

3  *  0,  if  the  griefs  ye  would  assuage 
That  wait  on  life's  declining  year, — 
Secure  a  blessing  for  your  age, 

And  work  your  Maker's  business  here  ! 

4  *  And  ye,  whose  locks  of  scanty  gray 
Foretell  your  latest  travail  near, — 
How  swiftly  fades  your  worthless  day! 
And  stand  ye  yet  so  idle  here  ? ' 

5  0  thou,  by  all  thy  works  adored, 
To  whom  the  sinner's  soul  is  dear. 
Recall  us  to  thy  vineyard,  Lord, 

And  grant  us  grace  to  please  thee  here ! 


692.  L.  M.  H.  Ballou. 

The  Same. 

1  Come,  fellow-sinners,  come  away; 
Behold  the  fast-declining  sun  ; 
No  longer  in  the  market  stay ; 
'Tis  time  our  labors  were  begun. 

2  0  be  not  faithless  in  the  Lord : 
Whate'er  is  right  we  shall  receive  ; 
If  we  but  hearken  to  his  word, 

He  will  immortal  treasures  give. 

3  Lord,  in  thy  vineyard  we  appear, 
To  labor  in  the  works  of  love  ; 

0  may  we  be  thy  mercy's  care, 
Nor  from  thy  precepts  ever  rove. 

4  And  when  thy  laborers  all  come  home, 
May  each,  with  joy,  thy  goodness  see  ; 
Nor  fault  what  boundless  grace  has  done, 
In  setting  man  from  bondage  free. 

45  529 


623,  624.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

633.  L.  M.  H.  Ballou  2d. 

God  appearing  in  terrible  Judgments. 

1  The  mighty  God  from  Teman  came — 
The  Holy  One  from  Paran  hill ; 

His  glory  shone  through  heaven  in  flame, 
And  all  the  earth  his  name  did  fill. 

2  Before  his  feet, — a  baleful  light, 

The  pestilence  went  forth  in  wrath: — 
The  nations  sickened  at  the  sight, 
And  their  hosts  perished  from  its  path. 

3  He  stood, — and  as  his  eye  surveyed 
The  quaking  earth  and  heaving  main, 
The  hills  bowed  down,  the  mountains  fled, 
The  streams  rolled  backward  through  the  plain; 

4  Th'  o'erfiowing  deep,  by  thunder  riven, 
Came  rushing  where  the  land  had  been; 
The  sun  and  moon  stood  still  in  heaven, 
And  turned  to  sackcloth  o'er  the  scene. 

6  I  saw, — and  terror  struck  me  dumb ; 
My  joints  dissolved,  my  senses  froze; 
I  saw  the  God  of  judgment  come 
To  cheer  his  saints,  and  crush  their  foes. 

624.  P.  M.  T.  Moore. 

The  Fall  of  Israel 

1  Fallen  is  thy  throne,  0  Israel! 
Silence  is  o'er  thy  plains ; 
Thy  dwellings  all  lie  desolate, — 
Thy  children  weep  in  chains ! 
530 


MISCELLANEOUS.  625. 

Where  are  the  dews  that  fed  thee 

On  Elim's  barren  shore  ? — 
That  fire  from  heaven,  which  led  thee, 

Now  lights  thy  path  no  more. 

2  Lord,  thou  didst  love  Jerusalem, — 

Once,  she  was  all  thine  own ; 
Her  love  thy  fairest  heritage, — 

Her  power,  thy  glory's  throne ; 
Till  evil  came,  and  blighted 

Thy  long-loved  olive-tree, 
And  Salem's  shrines  were  lighted 

To  other  gods  than  thee. 

3  Then  sunk  the  star  of  Solyma; 

Then  passed  her  glory's  ray, 
Like  heath,  that  in  the  wilderness 

The  wild  wind  whirls  away. 
Silent  and  waste  her  bowers, 

Where  once  the  mighty  trod ; 
And  sunk  those  guilty  towers 

Where  Baal  reigned  as  god. 


6S5^  CM.  Montgomery, 

Restoration  of  Israel. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 

Exalt  thy  fallen  head  ; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, — 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead, 

2  Awake,  awake  !  put  on  thy  strength. 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

531 


626.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth ; 
Say  to  the  south,  '  Give  up  thy  charge, 
And  keep  not  back,  0  north  I ' 

4  They  come,  they  come  ; — thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 


626.  C.  M.  *T.  MooBE. 

The  Same, 

0,  WHO  shall  see  the  glorious  day. 

When,  throned  on  Zion's  brow, 
The  Lord  shall  rend  the  veil  away 

That  hides  the  nations  now  ! 
When  earth  no  more  beneath  the  fear 

Of  his  rebuke  shall  lie. 
When  pain  shall  cease,  and  every  tear 

Be  wiped  from  every  eye  ! 

Then,  Judah,  thou  no  more  shalt  mourn 

Beneath  the  heathen's  chain; 
Thy  days  of  splendor  shall  return, 

And  all  be  new  again. 
The  fount  of  life  shall  then  be  quaffed 

In  peace  by  all  who  come ; 
And  every  wind  that  blows,  shall  waft 

Some  loncf-lost  exile  home. 


632 


MISCELLANEOUS.  627, 628. 


627.  7s  &  6s  M.  *hebek. 

Missionary  Hymn. 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, — 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

KoU  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, — 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high — 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? — 
Salvation  ! — O,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

3  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story ; 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  Kenovator, 

Returns  in  bliss  to  reign. 

628.  8s   7s    &  4s   M.  CoTTEBILLi 

Tfie  Same. 

1  O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 
Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze  ; 
See  the  kindred  of  the  people 

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629.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze; 

Darkness  brooding 
On  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

2  Light  of  them  that  sit  in  darkness  ! 

Rise  and  shine, — thy  blessings  bring; 
Light  to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles  ! 
Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing ; 

To  thy  brightness 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come. 

3  May  the  heathen,  now  adoring 

Idol-gods  of  wood  and  stone, 
Come,  and,  worshipping  before  him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone  ; 

Let  thy  glory 
Fill  the  earth —  as  floods,  the  sea. 

4  Thou  to  whom  all  power  is  given, 

Speak  the  word  ; — at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  preachers 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land ; 

Lord,  be  with  them 
Alway  to  the  end  of  time. 

629.  S.  M.  wattb. 

Shall  we  sin  because-  Grace  abounds? 

1  Shall  we  go  on  to  sin. 
Because  thy  grace  abounds  ? 

Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said. 
That  we  whose  sins  are  crucified, 

Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 
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MISCELLANEOUS.  630,  631. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 

And  bought  our  liberty. 


630.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Tke  Gospel  revealed  to  Babes, 

1  Jesus,  the  man  of  constant  grief. 

A  mourner  all  his  days, — 
His  spirit  once  rejoiced  aloud. 
And  turned  his  joy  to  praise. 

2  *  Father,  I  thank  thy  wondrous  love, 

That  hath  revealed  thy  Son 
To  men  unlearned;  and  unto  babes 
Hath  made  thy  gospel  known. 

3  '  The  mysteries  of  redeeming  grace 

Are  hidden  from  the  wise  ; 
While  pride  and  carnal  reasonings  join 
To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes.' 

4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 

His  great  decrees  fulfil, 
And  orders  all  his  works  of  grace 
By  his  own  sovereign  will.- 


631.*  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Uie  perfect  Law  of  Liberty. 

Behold  that  wise,  that  perfect  law, 
Which  noblest  freedom  gives : 

O  may  it  all  our  souls  refine, 
And  sanctify  our  lives  ! 

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632.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Not  with  a  transient  glance  surveyed, 

And  in  an  hour  forgot, 
But  deep  inscribed  on  every  heart, 
To  reign  o'er  every  thought. 

3  Great  Author  of  each  perfect  gift ! 

Thy  gracious  power  display, 
That  our  ungrateful,  wandering  hearts 
May  hearken  and  obey. 


632.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Adoption,  as  sons  of  God. 

1  Behold,  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  hath  bestowed 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race. 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  ! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing. 
That  we  should  be  unknown ; 

The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Savior  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure. 

May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

6  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove 

To  rest  upon  my  heart. 
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MISCELLANEOUS.  •       633. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne  ; 

Our  faith  shall  '  Abba  Father  '  cry. 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 


633.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Punis/iment  without  Rejection,    Ps.  89, 

1  '  Yet  (saith  the  Lord)  if  David's  race, — 

The  children  of  my  Son, — 
Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 
And  tempt  mine  anger  down, 

2  Their  sins  PU  visit  with  the  rod. 

And  make  their  folly  smart; 
But  I'll  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 
Nor  from  thy  truth  depart. 

3  My  covenant  I  will  ne'er  revoke. 

But  keep  my  grace  in  mind; 
And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoke. 
Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 

4  Once  have  I  sworn — (I  need  no  more)— • 

And  pledged  my  holiness, 
To  seal  the  sacred  promise  sure 
To  David  and  his  race. 

5  The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise 

And  spread  from  sea  to  sea. 
Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies, 
To  give  the  nations  day. 

6  Sure  as  the  moon,  that  rules  the  night, 

His  kingdom  shall  endure. 
Till  the  fixed  laws  of  shade  and  light 
Shall  be  observed  no  more.' 

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634,  635.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

634.  C.  M.  *Watts. 

Obedience  not  from  Fear  but  Love. 

1  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Do  saints  perform  thy  will ; 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have, 
Thy  sweet  commands  fulfil. 

2  They  find  access,  at  every  hour, 

To  God  within  the  veil; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

3  0  happy  souls  !  O  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace ; 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face  ! 

4  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine. 
Send  down  the  spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

5  There  shed  thy  choicest  love  abroad, 

And  make  my  comforts  strong  ; 
Then  shall  I  say,  '  My  Father  God,' 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

G3o«  L.  M.  Blacklock. 

Different  ends  of  the  Virtuous  and  Vicious, 

1  How  blest  the  man, — how  more  than  blest- 
Whose  heart  no  guilty  thoughts  employ ! 
God's  endless  sunshine  fills  his  breast, 
And  conscience  whispers  peace  and  joy. 
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MISCELLANEOL'S.  636. 

2  Pure  rectitude's  unerring  way 

His  heaven-conducted  steps  pursue ; 
While  crowds  in  guilt  and  error  stray, 
Unstained  his  soul,  and  bright  his  view. 

3  By  God's  almighty  arm  sustained, 
True  virtue  soon  or  late  shall  rise  ; 
Enjoy  her  conquest,  nobly  gained, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  the  skies. 

4  But  fools,  to  sacred  wisdom  blind, 
Who  vice's  tempting  call  obey, 

A  different  fate  shall  quickly  find. 
To  every  storm  an  easy  prey. 


636«  11  M.  S.  F.  Streeter- 

*  Come  unto  me,  and  I  will  give  you  resU 

1  How  gracious  the  promise,  how  soothing  the  word 
That  came  from  the  lips  oi  our  merciful  Lord ! 

*  Ye  lone  and  ye  weary,  ye  sad  and  oppressed, 
Come,  learn  of  your  Savior,  and  ye  shall  find  rest.* 

2  Ye  heart-stricken  sons  and  ye  daughters  of  woe, 
For  you  the  fresh  fountains  of  comfort  o'erfiow; 
Your  souls  to  the  blessed  Redeemer  unite, — 
His  yoke  it  is  easy,  his  burden  is  light. 

3  And  ye  that  have  sinned  and  have  wandered  astray, 
Come,  walk  in  the  light  and  the  truth  and  the  way; 
Ye  proud,  from  the  paths  of  ambition  depart. 

For  meek  was  your  Master,  and  lowly  of  heart. 


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DOXOLOGIES. 

I.        Long  Me  ere. 
Peaise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ! 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  I 
Praise  him,  above,  ye  heavenly  throng ! 
Praise  God  our  Father,  in  your  song ! 

II.        Long  Metre. 
Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  hi^h! 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed. 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed ! 

III.        Common  Metre. 

Now,  blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 
To  nim  that  sits  upon  the  throne 

And  to  the  Lamb  be  given. 

IV.        Short  Metre. 

To  God  the  only  wise, 
The  universal  King, 
Let  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies 
Their  noblest  praises  sing. 

V.        Hallelujah  Metre. 

Now,  to  the  God  of  heaven 
And  earth  and  air  and  seas, 
Be  all  the  ^lory  given. 
Power,  majesty  and  praise  : 

Wide  as  he  reigns, 
His  name  be  sung  by  every  tongue, 

In  endless  strains. 

VI.        Sevens  Metre. 

Praise  to  God  !  immortal  praise 
From  the  heavens,  the  earth,  the  seas  I 
All  in  one  vast  chorus  join, 
To  extol  the  name  divine  ! 

VII.        Elevens  Metre. 

Come,  let  us  adore  Him,  come,  bow  at  his  feet ; 
O  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

N.  B.  Many  Hyinns,  or  parts  of  Hymns  ^  icill  also  answer  for 
Doxologies :  see  particularly  Hymns  37 — 50,  and  64 — 67,  and  69 — 
78,  &c. 

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